Topic: Restore via Backup2ws

[Gert Andersen]

Hi
Can I use Backup2ws in the following way:
1) Backup a SME server 5.5 in Disaster Mode to a ws
2) Restore to another SME server 5.6 with a different name and ip-address

I have no problems with the backup, but the restore won't work so I'm wondering if it is possible. It is not clear to me what information I need to fill in on the restore screen

Thanks

Best Regards
Gert

[rob wellesley]

I doubt this will work - the backup will include the original e-smith databases and will run a post-restore event.

just whack the 5.6 disk in the 5.5 and choose the upgrade option. of course contribs will break if they are not designed to work with 5.5.

[Gert Andersen]

Hi
Thanks for your answer. The problem is that I'm moving to a new processor and motherboard and I want to transfer my data to the new environment.

Best Regards
Gert

[Bob Todd]

Why not simply backup your 5.5 setup then upgrade to 5.6, check it all works then back it up again. Then create a new server with the new motherboard etc and install 5.6 and restore the 5.6 backup..

[Gert Andersen]

Hi Bob

I'll give it a try. Thanks for your suggestion
Gert