A Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) for Windows Server 2008 restores your entire system to new hardware or a blank hard drive using a backup created with . Prerequisites
: A disc or ISO matching your version. Backup Image : Stored on an external drive or network. Target Drive : Must be as large as the original. Recovery Steps 1. Boot from Installation Media Insert the Windows Server 2008 DVD or USB. Restart the server and boot from that media. Select your language and keyboard settings. Click Next . 2. Enter Repair Mode Do not click "Install Now." Select Repair your computer in the bottom-left corner. The system will search for existing installations. Choose the OS to repair and click Next . 3. Select Restore Tool Choose Windows Complete PC Restoration from the menu. Note: In 2008 R2, this is called System Image Recovery . The wizard will look for the latest backup image. 4. Locate the Backup Use latest available : The default choice. Select a backup : Use this if the image is on a network. Click Next . 5. Configure Restore Options bare metal recovery windows 2008
: If using different hardware, you may need to click Install Drivers during the wizard to see your hard disks. A Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) for Windows Server
Dealing with a that requires specific drivers? Target Drive : Must be as large as the original