http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/113967-ssd-alignment.htmlI tend to use Crucial or Intel's cloning software and cables. But I am sure Macrium Free is fine. I did a little poking around but couldn't find your answer. I will say, even though Sandeep would disagree, I would never put SSDs on a server yet.
And, yes, you can clone an HDD with an OS to an SSD. Don't forget the TRIM.