So .. I have a Win2003 server and I need to transfer some server-and-suchlike data to another one (because it's getting replaced). For now, what I need to know how to transfer is DHCP reservations and network printer installations.
Any help is greatly appreciated ;)
Maybe it has "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" like in Xp/Vista?
I'd suggest that if it is a server you are better off setting them up again from scratch. Just my 2c's
WolfeTone, sure, I wouldn't mind, but setting up DHCP again means I have to type the name, IP address and MAC address of each computer -- quite a bother and a waste of time! The network printers are quicker to install, but still.
Eh, ya don't have to type all the addresses again, just set up the clients to obtain the settings automatically from the DHCP Server of the new Server.
On each client, ipconfig /release followed by ipconfig /renew
Wolfe.
Er ... ... ?! I need to set up the NEW SERVER WITH THOSE RESERVATIONS! That's .. My point ...
Printer Moves
1.) Export the printers from the registry. HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\Standard TCP/IP port
Select other type Monitors if you use ones other than the Basic TCP/IP ports.
and export HKLM\System\CurrentControl\Set\Control\Print\Printers
Also export the shares for the printers from
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\Shares
2.) Connect to every printer on the old server to the new server, this will copy the printer drivers for you.
3.) Import the reg files you created from step 1. Then Reboot.
4.) On the new server, delete the printer connections you have to the old server, but do not delete the new printers.
DHCP Database Moves
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473
W2K3 makes it a lot easier than W2K did. You just have to do netsh dhcp dump > filename.txt on the old server and netsh exec filename.txt on the new server.
Good Luck.
:withstupi
Excellent! Thank you very much.
There is definately a way to transfer settings between windows servers.
step one is tweaking AD (don't ask me what, I wasn't watching closely)
You bring the new server onto the domain.
AD transfers most settings over
You demote the old server.
Bonus to this method is that both servers actually retain settings so if the new server goes belly up you can plug the old one back in with little effort.
Aard- That would be for a domain controller or GC. DHCP and printer settings can't be automatically exported to a new machine through the use of AD.
neat! I just learned something :)
Where I have reboot, you can probably get away with just restarting netlogon and spooler services.
I have always been surprised how many people are scared to play in the registry. I do lots of stuff like moving software from one server to another by just copying registry entries for the software and services, saves you from having to re-install when you don't have a clue as to where the cd is located.
Or....you could just be organised and have all your software CDs in a rack?
Mohaughn - as I say, I wasn't watching too closely. I had the joy of uninstalling 5 pieces of software from 200 machines at the time.
Aardpsymon:
We typically copy all intallation media to some network storage. We're horrible for keeping track of media... so as soon as I get my hands on it, it's dumped to disk. As we get new versions, I'll either move the old versions to an archive or just delete it.
Caveman:
Thanks for the DHCP tip. I need to move my DHCP servers very soon... but I'm changing IP schemes. I was dredding doing it one by one. I can probably just find/replace in the dumped file and then import that. :) I'll toy around with it.