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Q: I,m going to change my Mac mini server and time capsule at the same time what's the best way to transfer from both of my old machines

I've just purchased a new Mac mini server and also a new time capsule is there any easy way to ghost or transfer the new machines at the same time or is it best to do one at a time?

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Nov 18, 2013 1:02 PM

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  • by Joe Bailey,Solvedanswer

    Joe Bailey Joe Bailey Nov 18, 2013 1:24 PM in response to tomfromlinlithgow
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    Nov 18, 2013 1:24 PM in response to tomfromlinlithgow

    I have no direct experience transferring a TC and computer at the same time, but prudence tells me to do one, test to be sure it is correct only then do the other. It will take twice as long from process start to finish, but avoids any nasty surprises at process end. In close to 40 years experience, I have never seen a "crash conversion" (everything at the same time) that did not have at least one major disaster. I am sure it can happen but the odds are heavily against it. Patience is a virtue!