Anyone tried Backup System restore to other hardware?

[dublin101]

I basically need a solution where i am able to backup a system to a different server in case of failure.......i heard that symantec live state recovery can do this as it clones a whole hard drive and will work on other hardware......

anyone tried it?

 

[LawnBoy]

I haven't tried symantec's solution but I have used Acronis True Image with the Universal Restore module successfully. It allows you to change drivers as the image is being restored.

 

[steveot]

Yes I have tried it and it work. Only on windows systems.

 

[dublin101]

we basically want to have an offline backup server...........and i'd probably restore the current server to that twice a week or so, and in the event of a crash on the online server, i'd throw this one into its role ensuring minimal downtime.......

i know that veritas backup exec system recovery, acronis with restore anywhere, and also paragon advertise that their products can do this!!........

however, seeing that i'll be doing this on a regular basis, i'd much prefer to trial this product first.......and their trials don't allow trying this!!..


any ideas?...