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by pbj

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I would like to replace my print server.My question is how would I configure my new print server the easy way.

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pJ

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by kurt g

Well, if you're replacing it with another NT Server it's quite easy anyway. I like using HP Web JetAdmin for remote management, but you'll need to actually install the printers first. If you are interested in migrating data from your old server tothe new one, that may not end up being "the easy way". I would recommend simply installing your network printers onto your new server manually, then managing them with Web JetAdmin. This is assuming you are running HP printers or have HP JetDirectcompatible devices. Need more details to provide a better answer.

Good luck,
Kurt G.

by lbischofs

I tend to agree with one of the answers above. You'd probably be better off just recreating the printers.
But.... if you have ALOT of printers then you could checkout PrintMig from the Resource Kit. I think you can even find it on the Microsoft web sight and on the TechNet CD's.
If you plan on retiring the old print server, I'd suggest naming your new one with the same name.

by lbischofs

PS Stick with Service Pack 5. From other messages it looks like SP6a might cause Printer problems. Stay away from SP4 and SP6 as well.

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