Migrating to a new server

[cearnshaw]

I notice your instructions call for copying the entire C:\Program Files\Code-Crafters\Ability Mail Server 2\ folder when migrating AMS to a new server. Is there a reason that we couldn't just copy the config folder if we're moving to a server that already has AMS installed?

Also, is there typically much of a performance hit to AMS if we have the programs on one hard drive and the accounts stored on another?

Thanks!

Cam

[Code Crafters]

It's often easier to just copy the entire installation folder to avoid having to re-install. However, if you re-install on the new server then all you need to do is copy the config folder over.

As long as you have a fast LAN connection to the accounts folder it should work fine. Obviously a local hard drive will be a little faster if you can possibly do that. Putting the accounts folder on a SAN or other network location is usually only for sharing between multiple Ability Mail Servers for clustering.