On 1/20/2020 8:50 AM, Esteban L wrote: > I have Debian installed on a computer which functions as my server > (email, webhost, smb, etc).. > > I want to upgrade the hardware, but don't necessary want to setup all > the systems again. > > I think Docker would be good for this -- will set that up in the future. =) > > But, for a quicky solution, I was wonder if I could just drop the hard > drive into another case (new board, processor, ram, etc...), and it > would still work?? > > I have never tried it, that's why I am asking. =) > > I have Debian 9 installed. >
This should work but beware of firmware/driver issue(s). > Also, would there be any dangers in trying? > If you properly power the drive, you should be fine. Personally, I would try the new system with an other drive before using your working drive in the new system or clone your working drive onto a new drive and start from there. -- John Doe