Migrate Files from Server1 to Server2 with Share and Permissions
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You have two file servers named Server1 and Server2 that run Windows Server. Server1 contains a shared folder named Data. Data contains 10 TB of data.
You plan to decommission Server1.
You need to migrate the files from Data to a new shared folder on Server2. The solution must meet the following requirements:
-> Ensure that share, file, and folder permissions are copied.
-> After the initial copy occurs, ensure that changes in \\Server1\Data can be synced to the destination without initiating a full copy.
-> Minimize administrative effort.
What should you use?
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-migration-service/overview#why-use-storage-migration-serviceBased on the requirements listed, the best option for migrating the files from Server1 to Server2 while maintaining the permissions and minimizing administrative effort would be to use the Storage Migration Service (SMS).
SMS is a tool built into Windows Server that simplifies the process of migrating servers and their data. It can be used to migrate data from one server to another, as well as to perform in-place upgrades or hardware replacements. SMS can handle migrations from older versions of Windows Server to newer ones, as well as from on-premises servers to Azure.
To use SMS to migrate the data from Server1 to Server2, you would first need to set up an SMS project. This involves creating a migration job and defining the source and destination servers, as well as any customization options such as specific files or folders to include or exclude. You can also specify any permissions that need to be migrated.
Once the project is set up, SMS will handle the initial data copy from Server1 to Server2, including the copying of share, file, and folder permissions. After the initial copy, SMS can be configured to monitor changes to the source data and automatically sync those changes to the destination without the need for a full copy. This helps to ensure that the two servers stay in sync and that any changes made on Server1 are reflected on Server2.
In addition to its data migration capabilities, SMS also includes features for monitoring and managing the migration process, as well as for rolling back migrations if necessary. This helps to minimize the administrative effort required to migrate the data from Server1 to Server2.
In comparison to the other options listed:
- xcopy is a command-line tool for copying files and folders, but it does not handle permissions or automatic syncing of changes.
- Storage Replica is a feature in Windows Server that allows for synchronous or asynchronous replication of data between servers or clusters, but it may be overkill for a single migration project and can require additional configuration and management.
- azcopy is a command-line tool for copying data to and from Azure Blob storage or Azure File shares, but it does not handle permissions or automatic syncing of changes between servers.
