[k021]

We need to move 2 sites from one dedicated server to another. I'm a bit concerned about affect in Google rankings. These sites get 10k+ uniques a day and have enjoyed 1000s of Top 3 rankings for 2 years plus.

Here are the options:

1) Buy new dedicated server with same hosting company. They are able to move same IP address across

2) Same as 1) but it might not be possible for them to move same IP across

3) Currently sites are on Windows server. I would prefer to use Apache server. Move sites to dedicated Apache server with completely different host and IP. This my first choice but involves the most upheaval.

In all instances the server will definitely remain located in UK and the sites will be fully set up and tested on new server before changing DNS.

I've heard some horror stories and I am very apprehensive. Has anyone any experience of this?