Server Backup 2008

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Hi Everybody,

I have a server running on Server2008. Unfortunately, I have experienced
problems that I suspect to be related to a Promise Supertrac 8350
controller.

Thus, I have made a backup of both partitions with WindowsServerBackup
(built-in) and tried to restore the backup on a single disk attached to
another controller.

The physical disk is smaller than the former array, but my partitions are
together smaller than the disk size of the new HD. Even though the restore
utility tells me that the target disk is too small for the partitions.

What can I do?

Thanks for your time

Ole
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

Hello Ole,

You have to use the same size of harddisk for restoring the operating system,
not smaller. Maybe you can use "Format and repartition disks" option on the
"Choose how to restore the backup" page.

Also have alook here:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...ddb7-4c50-aa3d-19c8deb84efb1033.mspx?mfr=true

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...4d50-456a-a249-8212d0bd26c71033.mspx?mfr=true

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hi Everybody,
>
> I have a server running on Server2008. Unfortunately, I have
> experienced problems that I suspect to be related to a Promise
> Supertrac 8350 controller.
>
> Thus, I have made a backup of both partitions with WindowsServerBackup
> (built-in) and tried to restore the backup on a single disk attached
> to another controller.
>
> The physical disk is smaller than the former array, but my partitions
> are together smaller than the disk size of the new HD. Even though the
> restore utility tells me that the target disk is too small for the
> partitions.
>
> What can I do?
>
> Thanks for your time
>
> Ole
>
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

Checking the option does not help...

So, Windows backup is practically useless...

Thanks for your help


"Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:ff16fb66a4f6e8cabfd0c09ab0a7@msnews.microsoft.com...
> Hello Ole,
>
> You have to use the same size of harddisk for restoring the operating
> system, not smaller. Maybe you can use "Format and repartition disks"
> option on the "Choose how to restore the backup" page.
>
> Also have alook here:
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...ddb7-4c50-aa3d-19c8deb84efb1033.mspx?mfr=true
>
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...4d50-456a-a249-8212d0bd26c71033.mspx?mfr=true
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>> Hi Everybody,
>>
>> I have a server running on Server2008. Unfortunately, I have
>> experienced problems that I suspect to be related to a Promise
>> Supertrac 8350 controller.
>>
>> Thus, I have made a backup of both partitions with WindowsServerBackup
>> (built-in) and tried to restore the backup on a single disk attached
>> to another controller.
>>
>> The physical disk is smaller than the former array, but my partitions
>> are together smaller than the disk size of the new HD. Even though the
>> restore utility tells me that the target disk is too small for the
>> partitions.
>>
>> What can I do?
>>
>> Thanks for your time
>>
>> Ole
>>
>
>
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

In news:O1t4zac8IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
Ole Weigelt <o.weigelt@officeworks.de> typed:
> Checking the option does not help...
>
> So, Windows backup is practically useless...
>
> Thanks for your help

I believe it's based on the target physical disk size being smaller despite
the partitions not totalling the original disk size. If this is the case, I
wouldn't blame the software.

--
Regards,
Ace

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confers no rights.

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.

Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

Hello Ole,

From my point of view you can not blame the OS. Every system has limits and
requirements.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm

> Checking the option does not help...
>
> So, Windows backup is practically useless...
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> "Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news:ff16fb66a4f6e8cabfd0c09ab0a7@msnews.microsoft.com...
>
>> Hello Ole,
>>
>> You have to use the same size of harddisk for restoring the operating
>> system, not smaller. Maybe you can use "Format and repartition disks"
>> option on the "Choose how to restore the backup" page.
>>
>> Also have alook here:
>> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/library/494ff831-d
>> db7-4c50-aa3d-19c8deb84efb1033.mspx?mfr=true
>> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/library/f06b5935-4
>> d50-456a-a249-8212d0bd26c71033.mspx?mfr=true
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> Hi Everybody,
>>>
>>> I have a server running on Server2008. Unfortunately, I have
>>> experienced problems that I suspect to be related to a Promise
>>> Supertrac 8350 controller.
>>>
>>> Thus, I have made a backup of both partitions with
>>> WindowsServerBackup (built-in) and tried to restore the backup on a
>>> single disk attached to another controller.
>>>
>>> The physical disk is smaller than the former array, but my
>>> partitions are together smaller than the disk size of the new HD.
>>> Even though the restore utility tells me that the target disk is too
>>> small for the partitions.
>>>
>>> What can I do?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your time
>>>
>>> Ole
>>>
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

It's based on the target physical disk size being smaller despite
the partitions not totalling the _target_ disk size.

This is what I think is not smart. I can shrink my partitions on Server2008
to easily fit onto that other disk, but the OS does not restore because I do
not have enough (unpartitioned and unformatted) space.

That is what disappoints me. At first sight the Backup SW is great,
installing drivers first, using networ backups, great bare metal,
lightening-fast, and then such a restriction. I would not mind if there is
no resizing option, I can take care of that before, but this size
restriction limits the whole great program...

Thanks a lot for all your opinions and support.

Ole


"Ace Fekay [MVP]" <PleaseAskMe@SomeDomain.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:u8lt9nc8IHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> In news:O1t4zac8IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
> Ole Weigelt <o.weigelt@officeworks.de> typed:
>> Checking the option does not help...
>>
>> So, Windows backup is practically useless...
>>
>> Thanks for your help
>
> I believe it's based on the target physical disk size being smaller
> despite the partitions not totalling the original disk size. If this is
> the case, I wouldn't blame the software.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
> MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
> For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
> check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
>
> Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
>
 
Re: Server Backup 2008

In news:OtRhEO88IHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
Ole Weigelt <o.weigelt@officeworks.de> typed:
> It's based on the target physical disk size being smaller despite
> the partitions not totalling the _target_ disk size.
>
> This is what I think is not smart. I can shrink my partitions on
> Server2008 to easily fit onto that other disk, but the OS does not
> restore because I do not have enough (unpartitioned and unformatted)
> space.
> That is what disappoints me. At first sight the Backup SW is great,
> installing drivers first, using networ backups, great bare metal,
> lightening-fast, and then such a restriction. I would not mind if
> there is no resizing option, I can take care of that before, but this
> size restriction limits the whole great program...
>
> Thanks a lot for all your opinions and support.
>
> Ole

Sorry I couldn't have been more helpful.

Ace
 
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