What Is System State Backup?
A system state contains some system options and parameters files that are listed in the next part.
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What Does System State Backup Include?
What system state backup contains?
System state data contains the below files:
The system state data can be backed up in any order.
Thus, the system state backup and restore process contain all system state data.
To set up advanced backup options, just follow the below steps.
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How to Take System State Backup?
Before starting, see to it you are logged in as an administrator or a backup operator.
Launch Windows Server Backup.
ClickBackup Once…in the rightActionssection.
ChooseCustominSelect Backup Configurationand select your system state.
Specify Destination jot down.
Pick up a location to keep your system state backup image.
Local drives and remote shared folders are available.
Then, it will make a summary of your backup task.
Just click theBackupbutton to confirm and start the process.
Wait until the procedure completes.
It may also apply to Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows 8.1/10/11.
Besides, you should launch wbadmin from an elevated command prompt.
To do that, just right-hit Command Prompt (CMD or PowerShell) and selectRun as administrator.
A system state backup to a shared data pipe folder isnt supported on Windows Server 2008.
-quiet
To execute the subcommand with no prompts to the user.
It assumes that the backup was created using the built-in Windows Server Backup utility.
The process for restoring a DC relying on other system state backup software may differ from the below guide.
Boot up the server with a system media and press any key when prompted.
Select your language, time and currency format, as well as keyboard or input method to continue.
Then, selectTroubleshoot > System Image Recoveryand snag the operating system you want to restore.
choose the system state backup image you plan to restore.
Review the system state recovery summary and clickFinish.
It will warn you about data replacement at the destination.
Just clickYesto confirm and it will start recovering the system state.
Wait patiently until it finishes.
Then, the server will restart.
It can back up your complete system including system state to a local or remote location.
System State Backup and Restore FAQ
1.
If you choose a one-time backup, what kind of backup can you create?
What is the limitation of backing up system state using Windows Server Backup?
It cant back up to DVD, optical disc, or other removable storage media.
What command can you punch in to perform a system state backup?
System state backup vs full backup, whats the difference?
The latter also includesbare mental backup.
How can an administrator initiate a system state recovery using the command line?
Typewbadmin start systemstaterecoveryin a command prompt.
