Cloning a Windows Server 2003 drive
I have a mission critical server, but not a big budget to spend on software.
I need to be able to clone this drive, and all the programs on it.
Preferably, to dissimilar hardware. I know Acronis offers a product, but I can't afford 1K for this software. I need a low cost solution, and I'm open to any recommendations.
When I try simple Windows backups, and restores, the installed programs, don't work on the restored drive.
If there is any other, less expensive options, like using a RAID drive, or using VMWare, then I would also consider that.
Thanks for any help or direction.
I need to be able to clone this drive, and all the programs on it.
Preferably, to dissimilar hardware. I know Acronis offers a product, but I can't afford 1K for this software. I need a low cost solution, and I'm open to any recommendations.
When I try simple Windows backups, and restores, the installed programs, don't work on the restored drive.
If there is any other, less expensive options, like using a RAID drive, or using VMWare, then I would also consider that.
Thanks for any help or direction.
pjam
You can definitely use PtoV vmware converter. But you need an ESXi server to put it on when finished.
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Oh...thanks for the recommendation. We currently have an under utilized VMware server...Is PtoV is a stand alone utility or program?
Acronis imaging software, i have been using it for years...You will be happy with the results
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Paragon Partition Manager Server version will do it and not cost that much
http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/pm-server/download.html
http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/pm-server/download.html
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Thank you for the information. I will need to test this out and see if it works for us. thanks again.