Moving OSX server to a different Mac. Suggestions requested.

We are moving our server software from a G4 to a G5. Is there a preferred procedure to do this and retain preferences/users and groups/passwords, etc ...?
I've seen the following mentioned:
- Copying 'old' server drive with CCC or SuperDuper, and restoring it to the 'new' one.
- Exporting the Users and Groups (understanding that passwords will be lost).
Does the OSX Server install DVD let you use Migration Assistant like the regular OSX software?
TIA

I haven't used the DVD but I have used CarbonCopy cloner to clone an OS X server drive & move it to another machine. The IP address has to be the same or you won't be able to login. If the ethernet ports are different your IP won't be active.

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Well, I don't think the code is too messy except for the globals I use.
It is. The point of this function is beyond elusive given the number of side effects it seems to induce. Everything in it could be reduced to one or two lines, but odds are good it shouldn't even exist in the first place.
I just use the same set of globals for all functions so that these variables are readily available everywhere in the program without having to think about it.
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Message was edited by: blackbit

blackbit, Welcome to the discussion area!
It doesn't seem to be able to route dns requests to the internal network (verified using nslookup).
That is true.
This is a user to user discussion area so Apple will not see your suggestions here. Instead go to www.apple.com/feedback/airportextreme.html and send them to Apple.

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