Aldy W
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Q: 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

 

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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

by Linc Davis,Solvedanswer
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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.

Posted on Dec 21, 2012 5:36 PM

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