On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:52:52 +0200 Dumitru Moldovan <du...@gmx.com> wrote:
> > 1. Install the same OS on new hardware, in your case with a better > partitioned drive. > > 2. rsync everything relevant to the new machine (but make sure it > still boots afterwards and functions as expected, so amend boot > manager files, hardware-dependant configs etc.). > > 3. Update relevant DNS records for affected services AND set packet > redirection for services on the old machines until DNS propagation > does its thing (which is usually much longer than expected, esp. > for public services, even if you lower TTLs well in advance). > > If you don't have spare hardware for the migration, I guess you could > use a spare VM until you repartition drives in your old hardware as > needed. Also rsync to a USB hard drive, so even if everything including your VM goes to hell you can still restore. I just bought a 5TB USB drive for $99 at Costco. SteveT Steve Litt November 2019 featured book: Manager's Guide to Technical Troubleshooting Second edition http://www.troubleshooters.com/mgr
