Networker

[Networker] Server Recovery using Windows PE or Bart PE

2008-04-07 11:13:46
Subject: [Networker] Server Recovery using Windows PE or Bart PE
From: Kent Dias <robert.k.dias.contractor AT PMUSA DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:08:21 -0400
Currently, if we need to completely recover a Windows server, we have to 
install Windows, the current ServicePack, and the Networker client before 
we can actually begin restoring from tape.

We've been looking at using a PE environment to streamline this but aren't 
sure how networker will deal with restoring System Files, System State, etc

Would the System State and System files be restored to the pristine C:\ 
drive along with the C:\ saveset or would they be restored to the PE 
environment since that would be the currently running OS ?

We're using Networker 7.3.2 and 7.4.1 servers with a mix of clients 
ranging from 7.1.x to 7.4.1

Has anyone had any luck using a PE type environment to do restores? What 
tips/tricks/guidelines can you pass along?

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