Are you thinking of copying or moving files from one server to another? We have the best solution for you. Many servers opt to migrate their files for better performance and scalability. On the other hand, some server users move their data to another server because they want to switch service providers.

Copying files from one server to another is a common task for system administrators. There are multiple ways to accomplish this, and we will discuss the best way to perform this task. So, let's talk about how Robocopy can help you easily copy files to another server.

Using Robocopy to copy files from one server to another

Robocopy is a popular command-line utility used for copying large amounts of data under Windows. Its high performance makes it a convenient tool, and it has been around since the Windows NT days. It allows you to copy or move files from the command prompt by specifying disk paths or server locations.

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Steps to use Robocopy to copy files: 1. **打开命令提示符**: - 按`Win + R`键打开“运行”对话框。 - 输入`cmd`，然后按`Enter`。 2. **导航到源目录**: - 在命令提示符中，输入`cd /d 目录路径`，将`目录路径`替换为要复制的文件或文件夹的源位置。 - 例如：`cd /d C:\SourceFolder` - 按`Enter`键。 3. **指定目标目录**: - 使用`cd`命令切换到目标目录，或者使用`mkdir`创建新目录（如果需要）。 - 例如：`cd C:\TargetFolder` 或 `mkdir C:\NewTargetFolder` 4. **运行Robocopy命令**: - 格式如下： ``` robocopy 源目录 目标目录 [选项] ``` - 以下是几个常用的选项： - `/S`: 复制子目录，但不包括空的。 - `/E`: 包括空的子目录。 - `/MOV`: 移动文件并删除源文件，如果复制成功。 - `/MIR`: 镜像源目录到目标目录，删除目标中源不再存在的文件和目录。 - `/R:重试次数`: 指定在放弃之前失败的重试次数（默认为3）。 - `/W:等待时间`: 在重试之间等待的秒数（默认为5）。 - 例如，以下命令将复制`C:\SourceFolder`及其所有内容到`C:\TargetFolder`，包括空子目录，并在遇到错误时重试10次： ``` robocopy C:\SourceFolder C:\TargetFolder /E /R:10 ``` 5. **执行命令**: - 输入上述命令后，按`Enter`执行。 6. **查看输出**: - Robocopy会显示复制过程的详细信息，包括已复制、跳过、更新和失败的文件。 7. **完成**: - 等待复制过程完成。根据文件数量和大小，这可能需要一些时间。 - 关闭命令提示符窗口时，复制操作不会中断。

Now that you are aware of its advantages, there is no doubt that using Robocopy to copy some data, files, and folders to a server can come in very handy. It's a very powerful tool introduced with Windows Server 2003. You can run Robocopy on your desktop, providing the source file server and the target file server.

This issue occurs when you try to copy the DATA folder from Server1 to Server2, for example.

Step 1: Enable file sharing on the source server (Server 1)

1. Right-click on the Windows icon, type "Network and Sharing" in the search box, and then select "Advanced sharing settings." 2. Turn on "Network discovery," "File and printer sharing," "Allow all users to read and write files in the Pbuclick folder over the network," and "Turn off password protected sharing."

Step 2: Note the IP address of the source computer and the path to the file you want to copy

- On the source server, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type ipconfig/all, then press Enter. This will provide you with the IP address of the source server computer. - In File Explorer on the source computer, navigate to the folder or page containing the files you want to copy. Hover over the address bar, then use Ctrl+A to copy the path. - On the target server, open File Explorer and set up a destination folder or location. Copy its path as well.

Then, on the source server, save the source and target paths in a text file.

#3. Use Robocopy to Copy Files from the Source Server Computer to the New Server Computer

Open PowerShell on the source Windows Server computer, and then enter the following command and press Enter: robocopy \\source-server1-ip\path\to\sharefolder \\C:\desintaion-device-server2\path\to\storefiles /mir /copyall /dcopy:O

For example: robocopy \\10.1.2.121\Users\USER\OneDrive\Desktop\MyShareFiles C:\Users\USER\Documents /mir /copyall /dcopy:O This command means to use the Robocopy tool to copy all files and subfolders from the network location \\10.1.2.121\Users\USER\OneDrive\Desktop\MyShareFiles to the local path C:\Users\USER\Documents. The parameters are explained as follows: - `/mir`: Mirror mode, which deletes files and subdirectories in the destination directory that do not exist in the source. - `/copyall`: Copy all file information, including attributes and timestamps. - `/dcopy:O`: Copy the NTFS permissions (ownership) of the files. Make sure you have proper network access rights and the correct target path before running this command.

Syntactic reading:

• /mir - Mirror directory
• /copyall - Copy all file system information
• /dcopy - Copy specific content within a directory

It duplicates the original file hierarchy, including all permissions and timestamps. Because it creates a mirror, any files at the destination that do not match the source will be deleted. This is handy for transferring to an empty folder, but can be dangerous if the destination contains existing information.

You can use the corresponding command prompt to copy the entire folder without preserving permissions or deleting any files or data in the destination folder location: robocopy \\server1\data \\server2\data /e

While the Robocopy command can be used to transfer files between server computers, it has limitations and issues such as network connectivity problems and complexity, making it less user-friendly for beginners. If you're looking for a simpler solution for file transfer in Windows Server, consider referring to the following guide for assistance.

Using Robocopy as an Alternative Tool for Transferring Files Between Servers - Todo PCTrans

PCTrans Tool employs advanced data migration technology, designed for ease of use and efficiency. It is a one-click PC transfer program that moves data from one computer to another without any data loss. You can easily load photos, audio, and movies one by one with this transfer tool. Additionally, it enables the movement of applications between two Windows or Server PCs.

With Todo PCTrans, you can easily transfer files from server to server in just a few steps. Download and install the tool on your server computer, then follow this guide to learn how to share files between servers:

Step 1: Launch Todo PCTrans on both source and target computers. Choose "PC to PC" to proceed.

Step 2: Choose the transfer direction – new or old computer.

"New" - Transfer files from the old server to the current new one.

"Old" - Transfers files from the current old server to the new one.

Figure description: Transfer direction

Step 3: Connect the current computer to the target computer by entering the account password or verification code of the target computer. You can turn on "Connection Authentication" at the top of the "Computer-to-Computer" main interface on the target computer.

Click “File” > “Transfer.” Check all the files you want to move to another server computer. Click “Transfer” to migrate the specific data you've chosen.

Step 5: Wait for the transfer process to finish. PCTrans will migrate your files at a fast speed, which won't take long.

Don't forget to share this simple tutorial online to help your server friends manage and share their files and applications more easily and efficiently:

This is a video guide that you can refer to for more detailed information about server file sharing:

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Essential Features of Todo PCTrans Tool

Todo PCTrans Professional is an economical way for businesses to deploy numerous PCs and reduce complexity. Some of the software's most important features include:

• Data Rescue: Save Your Data from a Failing Computer - It helps you quickly transfer your data, applications, and information from a damaged or unbootable computer to a new one.

• Drive to Drive: Move Programs from One Drive to Another - This tool迁移 all system configurations perfectly to the new computer without losing anything, easily solving your program reinstallation issues.

• User-Friendly - Users can safely and reliably recover data from a failing machine with just a few simple steps.

• Free Technical Support - You have access to professional technical assistance around the clock.

Moreover, we offer telephone and online seminars for any difficulties. Such help and support are available free of charge, as well.

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Additional Reading - More Robocopy Features

Robocopy uses timestamp and datetime concepts for partial file transfers and helps tolerate network interruptions. By skipping NTFS junction points that could cause infinite loops, Robocopy reduces the risk of failures.

Robocopy的功能在Windows上

• Permits resuming of copying after an interruption in the network connection.
• Avoids NTFS junction points to prevent errors due to infinite loops.
• Copies data files and attributes exactly, preserving original timestamps, owner information, NTFS ACLs, and audit information with the /COPY:ALL or /COPY:DAOA command-line options.
• Enforces Windows NT "backup privilege," allowing operators to copy entire directories, including files they do not have access to.
• Defaulted to be "robust" with retries on files that cannot be copied.
• Has a "mirror" mode that keeps a synchronized tree structure by deleting files from the target source that do not exist in the source.
• Skip files that already exist in the destination folder with the same size and date.

Robocopy is more than just a copying program, as mentioned earlier; it's a very powerful tool. You can tell it to monitor the root directory (/mon) and copy on change. To see what would be copied without actually transferring anything, configure it to list only (/I). You can specify that it copy only folders with the hidden attribute (/ia:H) or exclude hidden files (/xa:H).

Last Words

In Windows, there are two options for transferring data from one server to another, or from one computer to another. Study both options carefully before deciding which method to use to share your files.

Using Todo PCTrans is the easiest way to transfer data from one computer to another. Its straightforward steps, user-friendly interface, and scheduling sync features make it possible to share data from an unusable computer.