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Need to move Virtual from one hyper-v server to another

I have a server 2012 Standard server with Hyperv running a virtual Server(Not a DC), and i want to move it to my new 2012 R2 Server. Can I just turn off the server and export it and then import it to the new server? I have read about live migrations as well but im not sure that is the method i want to use.
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Do you have a shared disk between the two servers? If you do then i'd go with the live migration. If not then i'd power it off, export it and then import it on the new server.
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They are on the same network. i was hoping to copy it across my network to the other server.
you'll just need to put the export somewhere both servers are able to access on the network and you shouldn't have an issue.
Can't you just migrate?
I use VMWare stand alone converter or Veem has a freebie utility.
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i cannot just migrate. there is a very important program running on it that will be a major headache to move. i would rather just move the virtual from one machine to another as easy as i can without it breaking.
I guess there is something I am not understanding, I thought it would be  a total clone after the migrateion.
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