Moving zimbra from one server to another

[blason]

Hi Folks,

I have setup a zimbra 7.1.1 OSS on a standby server and its now in production however we would like to move that server with existing configuration on a new server. Can you guys suggest the best way to achieve this?

1] Move /opt/zimbra to new server and install the Zimbra?

2] OR install the zimbra then stop the services and then copy the folder from older server to new server and then start the services?

[phoenix]

Can you guys suggest the best way to achieve this?

This has been covered many times in the forums and wiki, there's even a Zimbra Certified article in the wiki on how to do it. Have a read of those and choose a method that suits you.

[blason]

Hmmm...I did try searching a lot through Forum and Wiki but every time I ended up on serer migrations or version up-gradation.

I would really appreciate if you can point me to the right direction or article which has already covered this.

Thanks a ton in advance.

[phoenix]

site:zimbra.com +move +"new server" - Yahoo! Search Results

[chauvetp]

Giving this link specifically since it doesn't appear to be (in the first page at least) of the search Phoenix linked. I've found it most useful:

Ajcody-Notes-Server-Move - Zimbra :: Wiki

[blason]

Yep, I managed to resolve the issue. it was frashclam service which remains ON even after you did zmcontrol stop. I killed the services and then rsync'ed the /zimbra folder.

Thanks for your help guys.