Server2003 ghost imaging, backup

[gimmesugga]

I need an affordable solution to my server OS. We have server accross the country which I need to create an image to an external drive in case of system failure. I would like to be able to replace the hardware and copy the creaated image to the new server with minimal downtime.I am currently using a manual system which requires hands-on and this is not working for me. Any advice?

 

[pagy]

What is the server doing? Application server? dns server? domain controller? file server? web server?

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[GrimR]

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[UnknownEntity]

You could use SCVMM to convert from physical to virtual and replicate the OS, this would strip the SIDs of the system back you would have a perfect replica.

Or use Acronis Image Server. Acronis products works like a dream.