Restore Windows Server 2012 R2 from backup

Windows Server contains the Windows Backup functionality. It can create full backups of your server that contain all volumes. With the bare metal recovery, you are able to fully restore the server even if the hard disks fail, after a virus attack, or security breach. Depending on the size of the server drives and the backup media, set up frequent backup times, so when you need to restore the server, less data has to be entered again.

To restore a Windows Server from a backup image

1. Insert the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation DVD into the DVD drive of the server
2. Boot the server from the DVD
3. Connect the drive, that contains the backup images, to the server
4. On the first screen select the language and keyboard options
5. On the next screen, select Repair  your computer
6. Select the Troubleshoot icon
7. Click the System Image Recovery
8. Select your operating system as the target operating system
9. Select the backup image to restore; latest or from a previous date
10. If you selected Select a system image option
    1. In the table select the backup device
    2. Select the time of the backup
    3. If you want to clear the drives of the server select the Format and repartition disks option