File Server rename

The shares will not be re-created with the backup.  You will need to recreated them manually -- I am not sure if there is a utility to do this automatically.  As for renaming the server, this should work with a little bit of fussiness.  Assuming you are going to use the same IP address, you may have some client that won't like the new server because it has a different MAC address, but that should go away in about 10 minutes or so.

Tom

I think i mispoke.. the permissions will transfer not the shares.
I am having issues finding software tools that will work with windows 2000 Server.
Thanks

If this is an unbuntu server have a look at this link..

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc161641.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2010/05/01/how-to-rename-a-windows-server-running-dfs-namespaces-dfs-n.aspx

Thanks.

I think that you will need to manually create the shares on the new server.  The permissions are part of the file which is why you are able to transfer them.  The share structure is part of the operating system.

How many shares are there?

Tom

There are 10 shares.
I was hoping someone had already performed this task.
I am confident I can create the new shares...
I just need to know if there are any pitfalls I need to worry about

The biggest issues that I have encountered is not realizing just how long it takes to copy a large of amount of files over the network.  I was working on one project and was aware that each user had their copy of iTunes on the server and it took over 12 hours to make the transition.  I like using robocopy when migrating data.  I will usually run it several times prior to the cut off data with the final copy be fairly static and predictable.

Tom

Tom,
I have restored all files...yes it took a long time. now I need your help in configuring Robocopy to keep the new File Server2 Windows 2008 Server R2) to be an exact copy of File Server (WIndows 2000 Server) that is currently in use.
Can you be very specific in your commands.
So I have a shared S drive on both Servers that I need to compare and update.
Thanks

It a very basic command:

robocopy source destination /MIR

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I also like to use the /W:30 attribute.  It specifies that if there is an issue when copying a file that it will wait 30 seconds and try again.  This allows me to go to the source file and correct any permission issue.

You can also use the /R:3 attribute.  It specifies that the application will attempt copying the file 3 times and then move on.  This can be valuable as it will attempt to retry 1,000,000 times.  I have done a copy with just the /MIR flag and came back several hours later only to find the process retrying a locked file.

The /MIR attribute will update files that have been modified, copy new files, and remove files that have been delete.  You will get a perfect copy.
Tom

Ok, so can you use my scenario above and give me exact command?
File Server is the actual in place Server being used by everyone that will be constantly changing and the File Server2 is the Server I need to keep mirrored.
Remember I have already moved the files now just have to keep them up to date.
Thanks so much in advance.

Thanks for the detail.
One more question..from where do I run this command?

You can run it in an elevated command prompt on the Server 2008 R2 Box.

Yes Users are still working on the 2000 Server

That worked great..I am trying to use a LOG: switch but it keeps failing..any ideas?