This past weekend we migrated a file server to new hardware. The file server presents 2 SAN luns and shares on an MSA20 array. In the past when we moved the SAN luns + the array storage between servers we have had to manually reshare all the shares on the new server. Here are the steps to bypass that by migrating the share information.

- On the current server, navigate to \HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\lanmanserver\Shares

- Export this into a reg file and copy the file to the new server

- Ensure the drives use the same drive letters when presented to the new server

- Import the reg file on the new server

- Restart the server service

It's a quick and easy process that will save you from resharing all your shares and eliminates the human errors associated with that.