Restoring OS X Server from a Time Machine backup

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Restoring OS X Server from a Time Machine backup

On this below article on Apple support says:

Important: When restoring, restore from a local Time Machine backup. If you try to restore from a network-based Time Machine backup, not all settings will be restored correctly

Is it means that if i were using Time Capsule it will not be restored correctly??

'All settings' mentioned above is it settings for the OS X or settings in Server App?

Full article here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5139

Please enlight me

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), OS X Server

Posted on Dec 21, 2012 2:43 PM

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Linc Davis

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Dec 21, 2012 5:36 PM in response to Aldy W

Is it means that if i were using Time Capsule it will not be restored correctly?

Yes, that's what it means. In my experience, Setup Assistant doesn't properly restore all server data even from a local backup, though perhaps it works for some. You should have at least one mirror (clone) backup of the server as well as Time Machine backups.

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