{"id":4148,"date":"2014-10-07T14:10:41","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T14:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/?p=4148"},"modified":"2019-11-07T07:22:40","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T07:22:40","slug":"recover-windows-server-5-steps-every-business-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/recover-windows-server-5-steps-every-business-know","title":{"rendered":"Recover a Windows Server: 5 steps every business should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/guides\/recover-windows-server-5-steps-every-business-know\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/recover-a-server.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server\" width=\"640\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/recover-a-server.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/recover-a-server-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>So, your server has crashed.&nbsp; Don\u2019t worry, you can recover it.&nbsp; You <em>can <\/em>recover it, right?<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to recover a Windows Server, and more importantly having the software and procedures in place to do so, is crucial for all businesses.&nbsp; Servers can contain mission-critical systems and data, the loss of which has the potential to cripple even the most successful companies.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll go over the 5 need-to-know steps when it comes to recovering Windows servers.&nbsp; So when the worst happens, you\u2019ll know you can quickly land on your feet.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure you have regular, reliable backups<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/hard-drive-463922_640.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server - regular backups\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/hard-drive-463922_640.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/hard-drive-463922_640-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This shouldn\u2019t need to be said.&nbsp; Unfortunately, for all too many businesses that don\u2019t properly prioritize their IT requirements, it not only needs to be said \u2013 it needs to be shouted and perhaps tattooed on the CEO\u2019s forehead for good measure.<\/p>\n<p>Make the right kind of backups, make them regularly and make sure they\u2019re reliable.<\/p>\n<p>A backup that is used to recover a Server has to contain all of the server\u2019s files, including the operating system\u2019s files. For that reason, you need to use an image backup. For BackupAssist, this means a System Protection backup with \u2018back up the entire system\u2019 selected.<\/p>\n<p>Your systems and data should be backed up according to your pre-established Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).&nbsp; Don\u2019t have these pre-established? We have another article on <a title=\"How to calculate RTO\/RPO for your business\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/guides\/calculating-rto-rpo-make-bulletproof-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calculating RTO\/RPO<\/a> that will get you off to a good start.<\/p>\n<p>Even more importantly than creating backups, however, is making certain they work.&nbsp; The most diligent backup schedule in the world will still come to naught if it turns out your backups have all been failing unnoticed due to a configuration error.<\/p>\n<p>This is why it\u2019s vital to keep an eye on the <a title=\"Verify your backups with BackupAssist\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/education\/v8\/resources\/backup-verification.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">backup verification<\/a> included in quality backup software like BackupAssist.&nbsp; But moreover, no matter how good the backup verification is, it always pays to also conduct manual test recoveries yourself.<\/p>\n<p>We also have an article that covers <a title=\"How to test your backups can restore and recover\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/news\/backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-making-sure-your-files-restore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">performing test restores and recoveries<\/a> that will help with this.<\/p>\n<p>Being certain that your backups are comprehensive and can be reliably recovered is the first and one of the most important steps toward being able to recover a Windows Server.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a bootable recovery media<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/usb-128509_640.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server - create bootable media\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/usb-128509_640.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/usb-128509_640-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have your backups sorted, the next imperative is to create a bootable recovery media. This is what will allow you to recover a Windows Server following a crash.&nbsp; Bootable media are essentially media like a disk or USB drive that a server can boot from in the case the original operating system lost or too damaged to function.<\/p>\n<p>With BackupAssist, bootable recovery media are created using our RecoverAssist <a title=\"Disaster Recovery software for Windows Servers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/BackupAssist\/disaster-recovery-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">disaster recovery console<\/a>.&nbsp; Creating one is easy \u2013 simply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Attached the media<\/li>\n<li>Select the BackupAssist Recovery tab<\/li>\n<li>Select the source of the files that will be used from the options provided.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the steps in the RecoverAssist wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created your bootable recovery media, the next step is working out a strategy for safely storing it.&nbsp; If your recovery media is lost along with everything else in a fire, you\u2019re going to be in a bit of trouble.&nbsp; So store your recovery media in a safe and secure location, and have a process in place that enables you to get it back onsite quickly in the event that it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attempt to repair the server if possible<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/service-428540_640.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server - repair the server\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/service-428540_640.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/service-428540_640-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recovering a Windows Server can sometimes be a drawn out process, and it\u2019s possible that you may lose some data in the process.&nbsp; Therefore, if possible, it\u2019s often desirable to simply repair the server rather than perform a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p>When you create your bootable recovery media with BackupAssist, there are also 13 useful recovery tools included on that media.&nbsp; These will give you the best fighting chance of remedying the problem without having to resort to a full bare-metal recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Simply follow the steps included in the RecoverAssist boot-wizard to attempt a repair and access the useful tools.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider P2V as an option<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/board-453758_640.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server - P2V\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/board-453758_640.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/board-453758_640-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Often, recovering a physical server to a virtual machine (known as Physical to Virtual or P2V) can save a lot of time and effort.&nbsp; If you already have a virtual host that\u2019s unaffected, then booting up your affected physical server as a guest within this hypervisor will get you back up and running instantly.<\/p>\n<p>We have an article explaining <a title=\"What is P2V recovery and how does it work?\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/guides\/p2v-with-hyper-v-whats-it-all-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">P2V recovery<\/a> in greater depth, as well as a follow-up that covers <a title=\"Using BA for P2V with Hyper-V\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/support\/p2v-recovery-with-backupassist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to perform a P2V recovery<\/a> using BackupAssist and Hyper-V.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recover a Windows Server to bare-metal<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/man-115799_640.jpg\" alt=\"recover a windows server to bare metal\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/man-115799_640.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/man-115799_640-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to create the right backups and a recovery media, but using them to perform a recovery is the true test of your solution. This means you should perform a bare-metal recovery test to ensure that your backups and processes are up to the task.<\/p>\n<p>This is important because there are a lot of things to review and check: the backup recall, the hard drive drivers, how up to date you need your backup to be and knowing how long the process will take. Only by doing a full bare-metal recovery, can you be sure that you recovery solution will work as intended.<\/p>\n<p>Performing a bare-metal recovery with BackupAssist is easy, once again thanks to the RecoverAssist console.&nbsp; All you\u2019ll need to do is\u2026.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Attach the bootable media<\/li>\n<li>Start your server and wait for the recovery environment to load.<\/li>\n<li>Use the recovery environment\u2019s menu to select the image backup.<\/li>\n<li>Start the recovery process<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>BackupAssist can perform bare-metal recoveries to same or dissimilar hardware, meaning the server you\u2019re recovering to doesn\u2019t need to be an exact match of the one you lost.&nbsp; Your systems and data, however, will be an exact match.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Have you ever had to recover a Windows Server? We&#8217;d love to hear your story.<br \/>\nLeave it in the comments below, tweet us <a title=\"BA on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BackupAssist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BackupAssist<\/a> or post to our <a title=\"BA on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/BackupAssist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook wall<\/a>.<br \/>\nShare this article and help others to master disaster recovery.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, your server has crashed.&nbsp; Don\u2019t worry, you can recover it.&nbsp; You can recover it, right? Knowing how to recover a Windows Server, and more importantly having the software and procedures in place to do so, is crucial for all businesses.&nbsp; Servers can contain mission-critical systems and data, the loss of which has the potential &#8230; <a title=\"Recover a Windows Server: 5 steps every business should know\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/blog\/recover-windows-server-5-steps-every-business-know\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Recover a Windows Server: 5 steps every business should know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95,22,760],"tags":[218,245,305,81,186,137,288],"class_list":["post-4148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","category-interest","category-legacy","tag-disaster-recovery","tag-p2v","tag-recover-a-windows-server","tag-recoverassist","tag-recovery","tag-restore","tag-windows-server"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Recover a Windows Server: 5 steps your business should know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If a server crashes, knowing how to recover a Windows Server to restore your systems and data is vital knowledge for all businesses. 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