Backing Up the System State Using the GUI
The system state of a Windows Server 2012 system contains, at a minimum, the system Registry, boot configuration files, and the COM+ class registration database. Backing up the system state creates a point-in-time backup that can be used to restore a server to a previous working state. Having a copy of the system state is essential if a server restore is necessary. A system-state backup is included in a full server backup, it is included in the Bare Metal Recovery selection, and it can also be backed up separately. To create a separate system-state backup using the GUI, follow these steps:
1. Log on to the Windows Server 2012 system with an account with administrator privileges and open Server Manager ...
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