copy or move shared folders from 2k to 2k3

[pbxkid1]

Hello all we have a 2K server with shared folders on it. Users have mapped drives to these folders to store there documents. If I COPY these folders from 2K server to 2K3 server, the users no longer have full control. I have also pointed the users mapped drive to the folder on the 2K3 server. If I uncheck the read only box on the 2K3 server, it just re-appears after I close and look at the properties again. I have not tried to MOVE the folders just COPY. Should I try and MOVE the folder? Thanks for your help in the past and future.

 

[itsp1965]

In situations like this you can use ROBOCOPY or Windows 2003 XCopy (which now has the functionality of SCOPY -- which is used to re-create shares on another volume). The advantage of these tools is that you will be able to copy file/folder security at the same time.

 

[pbxkid1]

thanks itsp, i will give xcopy a try

 

[58sniper]

robocopy from the Resource Kit is what I would recommend. I've moved terabytes with it. It maintains all NTFS security, and can be used in the background.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP