How To Create A Backup Server 2008

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Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard - creating full system image

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What is the best way to create a full system image with Windows server 2008 R2 Std? For instance, I would like to create a full system image of my server to a portable HD. Lets say one day my server is stolen and I had to purchase a second server. From that HD and Windows CD I want to be able to hit restore on this new server. This new server works, functions, has all the programs, drivers, set up, etc like the first server. Basically, I want to be able to create a full system image or back up that I could use to make clone of any server of the same brand.

Would I have to purchase a specific software for that? Is 2008 R2 capable of this?

Responding in laymen terms would be highly appreciated since I am very new at this.
- Edited by Monday, May 6, 2013 5:15 PM

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Hi,

If Techco group means the user group which perform the backup process, then it is important as user will not have permission to perform a backup if it is not a domain admin or Backup oprators.

For the diffrerence between BMR vs Full System Backup, I assume you mean "system state" vs BMR.

System State could help you restore current system to a previous status. and BMR could help you restore the server to another computer as disaster recovery.

And if you mean "Full Server" in Windows Server Backup GUI (with the other option "Custom"), it should means the whole system including all volumes.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755163.aspx

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- Marked as answer by Mugen 911 Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:28 PM
BMR backup will try to backup your critical volumes, which are sufficient to replicate your working workstation. Data volumes you can add optionally.

Make sure while recovery you have sufficient disk space for all volumes, else BMR will give importance to critical volumes. Data volumes will be recovered only if sufficient space is available. Data volumes can also be recovered later from the backup image.

Not so sure, but ideally license for each workstation need to be procured separately.

Turning 'Automatic updates' you can decide as per you need. Not all updates will require server re-boot.

Hope I helped. If yes, mark as helpful.

Gagan [MSFT]
- Marked as answer by Mugen 911 Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM

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