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transferring files between old server sbs 2003 and new server sbs 2008 (two routers - two ips)

I need some suggestions on the easiest way to copy files from one old sbs 2003 server to the new sbs 2008 server.

The SBS 2003 network is on its own router with its own WAN static IP
The SBS 2008 network is also on its own router and its own WAN static IP.

Both routers are next to each other in the same physical location.

The new SBS 2008 network is up and running - but I now need to move SQL SERVER files, documents, old TIF faxes and other files.

Please advise...
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I would use either

Robocopy    or

Teracopy

Both have batch command line functions

Teracopy works with explorer also
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If both routers support VPN, you could create a Site-to-Site Tunnel between the two networks.
Another option would be to use a tool like Teamviewer. By starting the teamviewer client on one of the machines and then connecting to that session from the other server using Teamviewer host, you can then use the built-in file transfer tool. That tool transfers files over the internet, but encrypted. Teamviewer also does not need any NAT configuration on any of the routers to allow port forwarding.
Then there is also always the option of using an external USB Harddisk of course ;-)
As unknown_routine states, an FTP Server could be an option. However, then you would need to configure port forwarding on the receiving end. This, because your ftp server running on one of the machines would be listening on a private IP while the network from the outside is only accessible from its Public IP. So you need to instruct your router to forward Packages directed at your public ip using the ftp port to your internal server running the ftp software.

I also just remembered that you can set up a VPN connection between the two windows servers. For this, you go to the network settings and go to create new connection. Select VPN and follow the prompts. Should be easy enough to accomplish.
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Based on these suggestions and all are good, i was wondering if I cannot just hook up cat5 cable between servers as a TEMPORARY connection as a FASTER option no?  obviously I would need to know how to make the computers talk to each other
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can I use windows exploer  over  cmd ?  as I am not familiar with cmd
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I appreciate all the input and there were lots of valid answers.  Thanks