Upgrade drive using software mirror?

Hi all

I just ordered a nice new 4TB hard drive to replace the 3 disks in my server at home

Now I have a plan to make installation painless and less time than a normal upgrade

Here is what I intend to do:

1. install the new drive alongside existing ones

2 create software mirrors all existing disks/partitions on the new disk mirrored

3. sit and allow it to synchronize

4. break the mirrors by removing the data from the old disks

5 fact

Can you see the flaws in my plan, I've never really played with the software mirror (usually from hardware mirroring) and I just want to be able to do it without too many problems

Thoughts anyone?

Hi Anetics,

The question you posted would be better suited in the TechNet Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums.

http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer

It will be useful.

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