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Can I restore a Server 2008 backup to Server 2016

David Miller 1 Reputation point
2023-01-14T13:53:15.3166667+00:00

I'd like to restore the data partition from a Server 2008 backup to a folder on a Server 2016 or newer machine. Will the Server 2016 Backup app recognize and restore the backup? Thanks in advance! DMiller

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Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
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  1. S.Sengupta 21,476 Reputation points MVP
    2023-01-15T02:49:47.8333333+00:00
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