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How do I create multiple boot-able sata SSDs?
I am building a new PC with no internal storage. I am installing a 2.5" SATA dock in one 3.5" bay and one 3.5" SATA dock in a second 5.25" bay.
My intention is to have one SSD for my work PC on Windows 10, one SSD for my son for his gaming on Windows 7 (some of his games are not Win 10 compatible yet), and perhaps a third SSD for playing around with Linux installs, etc.
The 3.5" dock will have a 1TB HDD for backup.
From what I have read, since these drives will not technically be external. (plugged into the SATA on the mainboard through the dock, and not via USB or e-sata.), that their creation and use could be problematic if I use the UEFI boot system, or secure boot for that matter.
So.... I am looking for a methodology which I should use to setup these boot SSDs which will give me the least problems and management issues.
A side related question. I have a boot SSD with Win 7 home premium that is eligible for Win 10 upgrade. It currently resides in my Dell Alienware x-51 R1 system, but I want to move it to the new system as the drive my son will be using.
- Will there be any issues in moving the drive to a new system architecture?
- If/when he can upgrade to Win 10, will there be any issues with that since the architecture has changed from the system of origin?
- Do I need to backup/reformat/restore the drive in order to get it to boot properly in the above mentioned docking bay system?
- Since only one drive could be used at any one time. In your opinion, do you think I need multiple Windows Licenses?
Thank you in advance for any insights.