Do you really need to restore the entire server in every case?
Most of our servers just require a reinstall of NT and the applications
from CD,
then a restore of the data. On simple setups, this is much quicker than
doing a full restore. Also, in a real disaster, affecting multiple
servers,
what are the chances of quickly finding replacement hardware that
matches
the origional, especially after that server has been in service for a
year
or so.


Taylor Mitchell wrote:
>
> I'd be interested in knowing what techniques others have used with ADSM to
> completely restore an NT server to operational status starting from a new
> hard drive.  Once the operating system and ADSM client are installed, the
> rest is easy, but from what I know of ADSM, you are on your own until the
> operating system is in place.
>
> What techniques are others using?
>
> - A 'hot spare' server that is standing by with the ADSM client already
> installed?
>
> - There is a product called GHOST that can be used to boot from a floppy and
> then copy a drive image to the hard drive.  One technique would be to use
> GHOST to copy the NT operating system and ADSM client in a single operation
> and then invoke the ADSM client to restore the latest version registry and
> any other software that was not included in the GHOST copy?
>
> - Other backup products such as Arcserve have a feature that allows one boot
> from a floppy and immediately begin the backup process.
>
> - Is anyone familiar with annoucement dates for a similar 'disk image'
> restore for the NT ADSM client?
>
> Thanks in advance for anyone who has experience to share.