Hi,
I have a gateway server (CentOS5 + Squid) running since past 2 years.
I need to free up the current server and prepare the same setup (CentOS5 + Squid) on a new hardware.
I am exploring the short cut option of cloning the HDD and putting in a new server. When the cloned HDD boots in a new h/w environment, the OS will scream for new hardware found. I am sure the OS will then adjust its parameters for the new hardware. But, Is this a good approach ? Are there any stability issues ? Has anyone done this before ?
Another approach I thought is to install CentOS5 and then copy only the "/" partition from the old HDD to the new one.
Is there any other way of doing this ? What is the best way ?
I am just trying to avoid reinstall & reconfigure efforts.
Thx & regards, Vai
PS: There are reasons why I need to do all this, hence I would appreciate if we limit the discussions to "best approach for move HDD into a new hardware".