Restored server - Can't boot [URGENT]

Question

Hello!
I need to move/migrate a Windows Server 2008 R2 (Domain controller, alone) to new hardware.
So to do this i have:
* Maked a full backup of the old server, with Windows Server Backup
* Restored the backup on the new server, using a Windows Server 2008 R2 install disc.
But when i start the new server this is happening: http://goo.gl/2TcaUQ (Skip to 1:30)
Here you see at the last second that the server is rebooting.
* I tried to start the server with boot logging, but the log file is empty.
* I tried startup repair, but i did not find any tool (used a tool to remove local password) See here: http://goo.gl/NOg7Yb
But if i do a new install of Windows Server 2008 R2 the server it starting just fine.
But I need all applications,
SQL Server, domain setup
etc. on the old server.
What to do?

Answer 1

Hi,
If you move/migrate a Windows Server 2008 R2 to new hardware, you need to perform a Bare Metal Restore and the two physical computer must have the same make, model, and configuration (identical hardware).
For more detailed information, please refer to the article below:
How to restore a Windows installation or move it to different hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249694/en-us
You could use ADMT tool to migrate Domain controller, please see:
Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Server Migration Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379558(v=ws.10).aspx
Regards,
Mandy
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