Migrating Crystal Reports Server R2 / Server Migration

I apologize if this question has been asked and answered before, but a search didn't find me what I'm looking for.
Our current CRS box has become unstable and the decision has been made to move CRS to a new server. We are simply looking for the best migration method that would allow us to keep all of our current configurations and schedules.
All components, including the database, are on the same box and would remain that way on the new box.
If anyone can supply a step by step approach, I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you in advance,
Jason

Hi,
do the following:
1. install new Server with CRS
2. copy your CMS Database from old DB to new DB
3. copy your filestore from old Server to new Server
Check the Adminguide how to copy your CMS DB using the CCM
Regards
-Seb.

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Hello,
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Post Author: david_okeefe
CA Forum: Deployment
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When in a runtime, it's keep appear a dialog box. This dialog box ask me to suppy Server, User ID, Password and Database. Once all information is supplied, my report display the data as expected
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MS SQL Server 2008 requires you to install the MS Client Tools for 2008.
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Edited by: Deepan1 on Jun 7, 2011 5:32 PM

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