The problem
Moving shares can break permissions, paths and applications if the migration is treated as a simple copy.
Recommended approach
Plan source/destination permissions, ownership, share names and application dependencies before cutover.
Step-by-step checklist
- Inventory shares and permissions.
- Prepare destination folders and groups.
- Copy data with metadata where supported.
- Validate access with test accounts.
- Switch clients during a controlled window.
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