System copy method for BusinessObjects BI Enterprise XI 3.0 (Windows)

Hi,
We intend to replicate the same existing BOBJ system for use with another project's development.
Does anyone know what is the easiest method of system copy for BusinessObjects BI Enterprise XI 3.0 (Windows)?
Will a blank copy through Window's backup/restore work?
Thank you.

Hi,
the easiest way would be:
- extracting all content from the existing 3.0 to a biar file
- install the new server os
- install all BO componentes on the new server
- import the biar file
You cant make something like an image from the existing server and then put it back on a new one. You have to rename the Server and than you will get problems with your BO installation. You can avoid this by re- deploying the WAR Files and updating the Repository Objects in the CMS.
But the above mentiones solution will be faster.
Regards
-Seb.

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