Migrate Data with Robocopy

robocopy C:\ \\\ /MIR /COPYALL /Z /LOG:C:\Robocopy.txt /R:0 /W:0 /NP /XD RECYCLER "System Volume Information" ~snapshot

Some explanations:

• /Z - Restartable Mode - If Robocopy is stopped, then restarted, partially copied files are picked up and incrementally copied.
• /B - Backup Mode - In some cases it is advised to also add the /B (Backup Mode) option to copy files in backup mode. This option leverages the Windows NT "backup mode" feature, allowing files to be copied using the Backup Operator rights.

Copying ACLs without copying data

There are a few options:

• Use Robocopy to copy only ACLs.
• Use Secure Copy from Quest.
• Use a utility called Security Explorer from ScriptLogic.