change server

[Dagfinn Kolstad]

Hello we are gonna change our servers and i would like to know if there is a really easy way to just move the mail db files and user mailboxes to the new server. We have to do this as we used to run on a local ldap server but now we setup a OD for all users so uids and all will be changed. Anyone done this?

I would be really thankful for any input or howto

[Jeff]

You don’t mention the version and if you are upgrading (10.3 to 10.4).
Assuming you are staying on the same version, you can just move the imap and db folders. Make sure permissions are correct.

What you might prefer though, is the mailbfr script. It automates the process.
This handy tool will backup all files related to mail to a user specified path (firewire drive or over network). You can then use the same script to restore to your new server.
The script also contains switches for owner/permissions fix and database reconstruct.

http://osx.topicdesk.com/downloads/

This tool has become part of my standard install.

Jeff

[Dagfinn Kolstad]

Thank you i will try this.

Just to mention the configs its all 10.4.3 just that we move to a new server park with better servers and location.

[Dagfinn Kolstad]

I really need to say this is a really grate script and evryone having a mailserver should use it thank you for the tip. Saved me some hours of work.

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