The Quickest Way to Copy (Large) Files from One Server to Another

Applied to Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008/2003

To copy 151GB, 375,000 files from a Win 2008 Server to a Win 2016 Server, consider using the following methods:

I'd be happy to help you with that! You're experiencing slow file transfer times using traditional methods like Copy, xCopy, and Robocopy. Considering your large dataset (151GB) and numerous files (375,000+), it's not surprising that these methods are taking a long time. Have you considered using a more efficient file transfer method, such as using a network file share, a cloud-based transfer service like Microsoft Azure or AWS, or a dedicated file transfer tool like Aspera or Globus? These options can potentially speed up the transfer process significantly. Would you like me to elaborate on any of these suggestions?

Qiling Disk Master: Transfer Files from Windows Server to Another Easily

Copying files from one server to another in Windows is a common task, and there are several ways to accomplish it. The method you choose depends on your specific situation and personal preferences. If you're not comfortable using the command line, you can consider using tools like Robocopy, or if you prefer a graphical interface, you can try Qiling Disk Master.

This powerful and user-A user-friendly PC to PC transfer software allows you to complete various tasks efficiently, including transferring files, settings, and applications from one computer to another. This software streamlines the process, saving you time and effort.

• Robocopy is a command-line utility that allows you to copy files, folders, settings, and user accounts between Windows Servers over a network connection.
• Move installed applications to another computer directly. 
• To transfer massive files from one server to another in the shortest time, you can use a file transfer protocol (FTP) or a cloud-based file transfer service like AWS Transfer Accelerator or Google Cloud Transfer. These services utilize Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to distribute the file across multiple servers, reducing the load on a single server and speeding up the transfer process.
• Make an image backup of the previous server and then restore them to another server.
• Support files transfer in Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008/2003.

The Fastest Way to Copy Files Between Windows Servers

Install the Windows Server data transfer tool and follow the steps to transfer data from Windows Server to another. For sharing files among multiple PCs, consider using the PCTrans Technician for assistance.

Step 1.Open Qiling Disk Master on both of your server computers. Choose "File sync" to proceed.

Step 2. To connect the current PC to the target PC, enter the target computer's account password or verification code, or turn on "Connection Verification" on the target computer's main screen.

Step 3. To transfer specific files to another server computer, select the files you want to transfer by checking them. Once you've chosen the files, click the "Proceed" button to initiate the migration process. This will transfer the selected data to the target server computer.

Step 4. Wait for the process to finish. PCTrans will transfer files quickly, so it won't take long.

You can use Qiling Disk Masterfer to transfer data from an older version of Windows to a newer version, such as from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or from Windows 8 to Windows 10, in addition to transferring files on a Windows Server computer. This allows for an in-place upgrade.

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