Migrate data from one server to another with DFS By Mariette Knap migration, replication, dfs, data, files and folders, permissions In previous articles we explained how to migrate a SBS 2011 to Windows Server 2012 R2 (Essentials) and how we migrate a server with Windows Server 2012 R2 to new hardware but we did not spend a lot of time on the migration of the actual files, folders and shares on those servers. We mentioned that you can use Robocopy but there is a better way of doing this. Migrating files and folders with DFS keeps permissions all in place and once you have configured the replication partners just let it sit and do its work. You can even schedule and throttle traffic so that it does interfere daily work. Any other way of migrating files and folders is IMHO silly if you have done this once with DFS Get your free tutorial Get your Technician Kit Free tutorial for registered users only Register a new free account within 30 seconds and get access to this tutorial and many other on this site Register a free account Easy migration kits Migration kit for migrating from one source (for example Windows Server 2012) to a new Windows Server environment built on the latest technology. This kit is ideal if you want to perform the migration of your old server yourself. The kit contains everything to ultimately run your infrastructure on more modern operating systems like Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025. Success guaranteed! Get your easy migration kit All our migration kits and IT Pro Collections are backed with awesome support. In our store, you can choose to purchase support as part of your initial purchase or you can get ad hoc support by creating a support ticket here. Don't want to do it yourself? Migration support is also available through consulting service, contact us.