So here goes... My SMB is in the progress of migrating to new SQL Server hardware that is more robust, as well as going from 2008 on the old Hardware, to 2008R2 on the new Hardware. I have the Install complete on the New Server, with the Default Instance created with the same name as the old one, but I see nowhere on the old server to export the Instance as a whole to then take over to the new Hardware?
Googling my options, I see lots of information about moving Databases one at a time. Is this really the only option? It is possible to move them, but what about accounts, and Security? This is why I would like to move the Instance as a whole.
Does anyone have experience with this? Sorry if this is vaugue, I'll clarify if needed.
Thanks!