When you choose to recover your server by restoring from a previous backup, you must choose the specific backup that you want restored, and you must have a valid backup file on an external hard drive that is directly connected to the server: You only need to configure settings and restore data created after the backup.

The restoration will recover server settings and folders from the backup that you choose. If a backup is available, your best choice for restoring your server is to use the manufacturer's installation media to restore from an external backup. This section provides guidance on what type of backup to choose. Resetting the server to factory default settings You can either restore the server from a backup, or you can restore the server to factory default settings. You are retiring the server, and you want to restore to a new server. The server configuration settings are bad, and you cannot start the server. The most common reasons for restoring a server are:Ī virus on the server cannot be inoculated or deleted. The state of the server when you perform a restore affects the restore method that is available and how comprehensive a restore you can perform. This topic provides an overview and supporting procedures for restoring or repairing a server running Windows Server Essentials, and includes the following sections: Applies To: Windows Server 2016 Essentials, Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, Windows Server 2012 Essentials

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