Q: How can I move mail data to a new OS X Server?
Hello,
I have two OS X Servers 2.2.1 on 10.8.3. Both are running and doing alright, but i can't use the migration assistant.
I need to move all mail accounts and data from one to another. I've already transfered Open Directory via the Archive Directory master command AND the wikis via http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5585
How can i do the same to Mail?
Thank you!
Posted on Apr 15, 2013 12:50 PM
The mailboxes can be moved by copying the contents of your mailstore, by default:
/Library/Server/Mail/Data/mail
The actual mailboxes are named with the user's GUID.
If you migrated OD, then the GUIDs haven't changed, so this should be quite simple.
Be sure to retain permissions, or reset them after:
sudo chown -R _dovecot /Library/Server/Mail/Data/mail/
Posted on Apr 15, 2013 1:28 PM