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Migration: data files' timestamp should be kept

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Currently the migration doc only mentioned copying data files to the new
machine. However, if the data files are copied naively, all the clients
will redownload all the files after the migration is done. The migration
doc should mention this point.
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@ -48,13 +48,15 @@ the new location. It is also assumed that the authentication method
import it in the database.
#. Copy all files from your ownCloud instance, the ownCloud program files,
the data files, the log files and the configuration files, to the new
machine. Depending on the original installation method and the OS the
files are located in different locations. On the new system make sure to
pick the appropriate locations. If you change any paths, make sure to
adopt the paths in the ownCloud config.php file. Note: This step might
take several hours, depending on your installation.
#. Copy all files from your ownCloud instance, the ownCloud program files, the
data files, the log files and the configuration files, to the new
machine. The data files should keep their original timestamp (can be done by
using ``rsync`` with ``-t`` option) otherwise the clients will re-download
all the files after the migration. Depending on the original installation
method and the OS the files are located in different locations. On the new
system make sure to pick the appropriate locations. If you change any paths,
make sure to adopt the paths in the ownCloud config.php file. Note: This
step might take several hours, depending on your installation.
#. While still having ownCloud in maintenance mode (confirm!) and **BEFORE**