Robocopy XP010 FAQ

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Robocopy is one of my favorite and most frequently used Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit tools. The new version of the utility—Robocopy XP010—has added several features that I've recently been exploring. Based on reader questions that I've received about this new version, I've put together a list of FAQs that might serve as valuable instruction about Robocopy. Let's start with one that addresses migration concerns you might have about moving data onto Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.

I'm migrating a large amount of data from a Windows 2000 Server system to a new NAS environment. I'm using Robocopy with switches I've used in the past for Windows-to-Windows migrations. However, my copy times don't seem to be improving with subsequent incremental copies. What am I doing wrong?

Typically, after you perform an initial Robocopy copy run of data, you should see copy times drop because you're copying only the changes that happened since the previous copy run. The amount of data turnover, including newly changed or deleted files and folders, will vary depending on your environment. . . .

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asapcs-syr September 16, 2005 (Article Rating:

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This is really a bunch of BS. i was trouble shooting a problem when i found a potential fix on windows IT pro - but i couldn't look at it until i subscribed. Now i am looking for robocopy info and find this Robocopy XP010 FAQ
article - which says "want to read more just pay another 79.00 for the scripting newsletter. What kind of crap is this - i don't think you'll be getting repeat business from me. If you have anything to say about this please email me a kris.viehe@wamu.net

u222021 September 05, 2006 (Article Rating:

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I Agree with Kris. I am a WindowsITPro Subscriber, and frankly I am dissapointed that every time I need to search for a solution I find that the money I spent was a waste because I need ANOTHER subscription to read the article I need.

dscottb October 26, 2006 (Article Rating:

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What both of you need to realize is that you don't subscribe to the Scripting newsletter. Just because you subscribe to the WindowsITPro magazine doesn't mean you should have the right to view any of the Penton media publications.

josephmdavis November 07, 2006 (Article Rating:

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I agree with Kris and Scott and completely disagree with Joe finding his opinion to be somewhat condescening and plainly flying against the grain in that we have already paid hard earned money for what!?!

To give you more hard earned money?

I and --sounds like others too-- will be going down the roadl

Have fun with your Penton pub Joe! I'll be find a new pub with a better happy hour, and cleaner taps!

I.e. the popups and adverts on this site couldn't be more annoying!

ashsnow September 01, 2007 (Article Rating:

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Yeah! If I pay next to nothing for one excellent product, I should get all there other products for free! It's almost like Penton is trying to make a profit or something. GO figure! What happened to IT wellfare?

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