SHARE MIGRATION

Question

I just got a brand new Server 2019 installed and joined to an On-premise Domain. I would like to migrate data from a 2008 server to this new server 2019. I want to migrate Shares only and not the entire server. Can I use Storage migration service (sms) to select only the shares that I want? If not what is the best tool?

Answer 1

Hi @Dbell ,

The Storage Migration Service (SMS) will unfortunately perform a cut-over from the source to the destination server, so in your scenario it's unfortunately not a suitable solution.

You could simply use Robocopy / Xcopy to copy all the folders and files, with all the permissions, and then export -> import the registrt information which contains the information about the shares.

Saving and restoring existing Windows shares
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/125996/saving-and-restoring-existing-windows-shares

Here's an example guide:
Migrate Files And Shares To Server 2012 Guide

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Leon

Answer 2

Hi ,

Here is a similar thread discussed before, please kindly check if it is helpful to you:

Migrating file shares from 2008 r2 to 2016

Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Best Regards,
Sunny

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Answer 3

Thank you so much. This is very helpful, I will use Robocopy as I am only interested in moving folders.