upgrade from NT to WK3

[donkarnash_1]

i have a NT server which we use as a file server. I have another machine with Windows 2K3 + SP1. I have to migrate the data from NT to Windows 2K3. The NT server has many shared folders accessed by various groups.
Can anyone advise me on how can I move the files with the current permissions. also is there anyway to copy the groups from the NT box to the new one. Also how can I make the new server secure. I do not want everyone to acccess the folders.
Please advise and thanks in advance.

[ramesh_naik_]

Hi Donkarnash,

Please refer to the links below which would help you in Migrating from Windows NT to Windows 2k3.

Download the Active Directory Migration Tool(ADMT):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=788975b1-5849-4707-9817-8c9773c25c6c&DisplayLang=en

Heres an article on using the ADMT to migrate user accounts from NT to W2003 AD:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;832221

Here's one on migrating group policy:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;317367


Hope this helps !!!!!

Regards,
rmn