ROBOCOPY- Question...?

[bran2235]

Hello everyone...

We are implementing a new storage appliance that we will need to move shares to... (or copy to)-

Question:
Will ROBOCOPY move a share and keep the share and NTFS security permissions? I have a feeling it will move it but won't create it as a share on the new storage???


Thanks anyone!
Brandon

 

[supportahm1980]

I use Xcopy.

xcopy c:\olddocs c:\newdocs /O /X /E /H /K

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/xcopy.mspx?mfr=true

You could also use the native windows backup utility then restore to a new location.that will save perms and everything.

 

[baronne]

use robocopy... it rocks. yes it does keep NTFS permissions, etc.

http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html

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[bran2235]

So,
ROBOCOY should take a current SHARE and copy/move it and REshare it as it was at the original location{b}??[/b]

Are there any flags assocaited with a SHARE that I need to know about? I looked at the site you suggested and everything references files only...


Many Thanks,
Brandon

 

[58sniper]

No. robocopy doesn't create shares. It takes the contents of them, and copies them to another location (including NTFS rights, if you use the /sec switch). When that's done, manually create the share at the new location.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
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[bran2235]

Thanks- will I get the same NTFS info by using /COPYALL?


Thank you!
Brandon

 

[baronne]

I found this article on moving shares:

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/ArticleID/15161/15161.html?Ad=1

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