

This section provides guidance on what type of backup to choose. Resetting the server to factory default settings You can either restore the server from a backup, or you can restore the server to factory default settings.

You are retiring the server, and you want to restore to a new server. The server configuration settings are bad, and you cannot start the server.

The most common reasons for restoring a server are:Ī virus on the server cannot be inoculated or deleted. The state of the server when you perform a restore affects the restore method that is available and how comprehensive a restore you can perform. This topic provides an overview and supporting procedures for restoring or repairing a server running Windows Server Essentials, and includes the following sections: Applies To: Windows Server 2016 Essentials, Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, Windows Server 2012 Essentials
