how to migrate file server from windows server 2008 R2 to windows server 2019

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how to migrate file server from windows server 2008 R2 to windows server 2019

ravipawar23 26

Dear Team,

does anyone have detailed how to documentation on "how to migrate file server from windows server 2008 R2 to windows server 2019 R2"

Jenny Feng 14,241 Reputation points

2021-02-15T07:45:09.77+00:00

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Jenny Feng 14,241 Reputation points

2021-02-25T08:38:53.853+00:00

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2021-02-25T08:38:53.853+00:00

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Answer 1

Hi @RavindraPawar-8899,

You can migrate your file server by using the Storage Migration Service, you can follow along here:

Use Storage Migration Service to migrate a server
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-migration-service/migrate-data

Migrating roles and features in Windows Server
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/migrate-roles-and-features

Note: Windows Server 2019 "R2" does not exist, it's simply "Windows Server 2019".

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Best regards,
Leon

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ravipawar23 26

Dear @Leon Laude and @Jenny Feng

thanks for sparing time to answer the querions, but i need the detailed process to migrate my Physical 2k8R2 to virtual environment with file server folders and their permittions.

do you have any case study or white papers will be the great help.

and what will be the best way to migrate the File server with share permitions to new Infra.

user directly the storage migration service

or 1st migrate the server from physical to VM and than do this excersise.

please help me out.

Leon Laude 86,026 Reputation points

2021-02-22T08:26:20.38+00:00

When using Storage Migration Service it will take the source server's IP-address and hostname (pptional) and move it to the new "destination" server, along with all the files, permissions and shares that you have selected during the migration steps.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step By Step: Migrate Your File Servers With Storage Migration Service in Windows Server 2019
https://charbelnemnom.com/step-by-step-migrate-your-file-servers-with-storage-migration-service-in-windows-server-2019/
ravipawar23 26 Reputation points

2021-02-22T10:12:37.623+00:00

thanks for the answer i will have a look into it.

below answer is still awaited.

what will be the best way to migrate the File server with share permitions to new Infra.?

shall i directly use storage migration service or

1st migrate the server from physical to VM and than use the Storage migration service. ?

any other methods ?
Leon Laude 86,026 Reputation points

2021-02-22T10:13:54.663+00:00

Storage Migration Service is a tool made just for this, so I would definitely recommend using it instead of manually migrating anything.
ravipawar23 26 Reputation points

2021-02-22T10:25:01.723+00:00

thanks a lot for clarity
ravipawar23 26 Reputation points

2021-03-02T10:20:56.05+00:00

Dear @Leon Laude

i need one more help, how can we find out the issue of the W2K8 R2 security permitions inheritance issue. permissions working well while applying to indivisual but not while using the AD security groups.

can you help me to find out the Root cause and remiditionas as its End of life.
Leon Laude 86,026 Reputation points

2021-03-02T10:53:06.467+00:00

I suggest creating a separate (new) question for your permission issue.
Jenny Feng 14,241 Reputation points

2021-03-09T07:43:09.807+00:00

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We have not get information from you for several days.

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Md. Robayet Ferdous 0 Reputation points

2024-09-23T05:14:53.7233333+00:00

See if this video helps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqPtzfPRALA

Though It's not a guide/video from no Microsoft officials, you'll get the idea and can tweak the process according to your requirements. Please proceed with caution, any failure or data lost will be solely your responsibility.

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