MBP: Migrate dual internal HDD/SSD combo to new iMac Fusion

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MBP: Migrate dual internal HDD/SSD combo to new iMac Fusion

I have taken the optical bay drive out of my MBP 2012 and replaced with a 256 SSD. I now use both that and the SSD, obviously booting from SSD and using that for many apps. Keep media files on the old HDD. My question is this: I am now buying a new iMac 21.5" with the Fusion Drive. When I use migration/setup assistant, will I be able to bring over both drives? Also, do I want to do that if I have a bit of redundancy on these two drives (copies of a few apps/files both places) or is that asking for trouble. Better to migrate from only 1 drive and then bring in files/apps/stuff that I want from the other drive piecemeal. I'd love to avoid the mini-mess I have made on my MBP, but I also want to ensure my new computer looks/feels essentially like my MBP experience.

Has anyone done this? Thoughts/advice? Much appreciated...Thanks

Posted on Jul 7, 2014 5:57 PM

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Kappy

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Jul 7, 2014 6:02 PM in response to gtonthebus

You can copy all the data on your SSD that you want to keep onto the HDD excepting OS X system files. Then migrate from this HDD to your new Fusion Drive being sure to only migrate the user folder, Applications Support files, and third-party applications.

The Fusion Drive will decide from your usage just what should be copied from the HDD to the SSD of the Fusion Drive.

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Jul 7, 2014 6:12 PM in response to Kappy

Thanks, Kappy. So I will be able to select only those items when I move? I should choose manual then? Also, I assume when you say "user folder" I assume you mean all user folders (my wife and I each have separate profiles, as well as an administrative one).

Two more quick hits I should add to my asks:

1. Do you know of a good program/way to reconcile duplicate files/apps between the HDD/SSDs? IE, is there an easy way for me to clean up this mess a bit better? I've been procrastinating on doing this, but my new purchase is spurring me to get everything in order.

2. Assuming I will nuke my iTunes library from the MBP and house it on the iMac once copied over. I will be able to access the files over network from iMac, right?

Thanks again!

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Kappy

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Jul 7, 2014 9:40 PM in response to gtonthebus

There are quite a few utilities for locating and deleting duplicate files. Look for them at MacUpdate.com.
As long as both computers are connected to your local network and you have File Sharing enabled, then you can access them over the network.

You can transfer all user accounts.

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