How can I transfer files on Mac Mini Server?

I purchased this week a new MacMini Server and as brilliant as it is, I seem to have loaded all my files from my MacBook Pro onto the wrong disk; ie, the Macintosh HD2 rather than the Macintosh Server disk.
The question is, how can I effect a transfer easily to the Server HD.  Then I would like to delete everything I put in the HD2 from my Time Machine transfer?
I fear I really flipped on this one!
Any helpful comments appreciated.

Your best bet is to boot from the Server Disc (hold down option at the reboot chime sound) to select it.
Then run Migration Assistant and connect the MBP via Firewire cable and move the required files over
Once done just erase the HD2 Volume
DO NOT copy or Clone the System folder and Library from the MBP as it's not compatible.

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