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It depends on what kind of backup it was. Was it a full disk backup or was it an files and folder backup?
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It depends on what kind of backup it was. Was it a full disk backup or was it an files and folder backup?

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Full image backup made from SBS Console.
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I didn't get a chance to test this but since Joshua gave it a shot he gets the points.
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I didn't get a chance to test this but since Joshua gave it a shot he gets the points.

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Just a general question: &nbsp;If I restore a SBS 2011 server from a Windows Backup Image what state will the shadow copies be in on the restored server? &nbsp;Will they be wiped out or will the shadow copies be in the same state they were when the restored from backup completed?
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Just a general question:  If I restore a SBS 2011 server from a Windows Backup Image what state will the shadow copies be in on the restored server?  Will they be wiped out or will the shadow copies be in the same state they were when the restored from backup completed?

Rsrtoring Windows Backup Shadow Copy State

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Server Software

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Microsoft Legacy OS

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