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How to Clone Windows Server 2022 to New Hard Drive (Easiest)
You will learn how to clone Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive in the easiest way. A stepwise guide will be included as well. Keep reading for more details.
By Clytze Updated on November 1, 2022
User Case
I need to migrate Windows Server 2022 to my new hard drive. The current is too small. I know Windows 2022 has a built-in tool called Windows Server Backup, which can backup the system and then restore it. I think this way is a little bit troublesome. So, is there any easy and safe method? Any help would be appreciated.
If you need to migrate your Windows Server 2022 to a new hard drive without restoring from a backup or reinstalling. You can choose to clone Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive, which will save a lot of time and is very convenient.
About Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 is the latest generation of Windows server operating system, which also has many improvements and changes compared to previous versions, mainly focusing on the following three aspects.
- Advanced multi-layered security: Customers can take advantage of the multi-layered security benefits of Secured-core Server and Secure Connectivity to strengthen the security of their critical systems.
- Hybrid capabilities with Azure: Customers can now take advantage of cloud services with on-premises Windows Server 2022 by connecting with Azure Arc.
- Flexible application platform: Windows Server 2022 improves application compatibility of Windows containers, includes HostProcess containers for node configuration, supports IPv6 and dual-stack, and enables consistent network policy implementation with Calico.
The Easiest way to Clone Windows Server 2022 to New Hard Drive
To clone Windows Server 2022 to a new hard disk, you need to choose a safe and reliable Windows Server cloning software to help you, such as AOMEI Backupper Server. It can clone Windows Server 2022 with many useful features and guarantee security. It has the following advantages.
- 3 Cloning Solutions: It supports System Clone, Disk Clone and Partition Clone to meet your different needs. Among them, both System Clone and Disk Clone can help you clone Windows Server 2022 to a new hard drive.
- Intelligent Clone: By default, it will only clone the used sectors, so you can clone larger HDD to smaller SSD easily. Besides, it will automatically skip bad sectors, so you don't need to worry about clone failure even if you have bad sectors on the hard drive.
- Live Clone: It allows cloning tasks to work in the background, so you can still use your computer normally during the cloning process.
- Multiple Cloning Storage Paths: You can clone Windows Server 2022 not only to the hard drive but also to SSD, USB, NAS, clouds, etc.
- Powerful compatibility: Support Windows Server OS (Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 (R2), 2008 (R2), 2003, etc) and Windows PC OS (Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP).
And before you start cloning Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive, you should do some preparation first.
- Connect your new hard drive to the Windows Server computer and ensure it can be detected.
- Since all the data on the target disk will be removed after cloning, please backup your important files in advance.
- Download the professional Server cloning software AOMEI Backupper Server and install it.
Then you can follow the tutorial to clone Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive.
Step 1. Open the AOMEI Backupper Server, click Clone > Disk Clone.
Step 2. Choose the original hard disk as the source disk. Then, click Next.
Step 3. Choose the new hard drive as the destination disk. Then, click Next.
Step 4. Confirm your operations and click Start Clone to clone Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive.
- Notes:✎...
- Edit Partitions: You can change the partition size using this feature.
- SSD Alignment: If your target disk is an SSD, then this feature can help you speed up the reading and writing speed of SSD.
- Sector By Sector Clone: When your target disk is larger than the source disk, you can use this feature which will clone all sectors on the disk whether they are used or not.
Summary
This article shows you how to clone Windows Server 2022 to new hard drive without restoring a backup and reinstalling it. You can choose the professional cloning software AOMEI Backupper Server to help you clone Windows Server 2022 securely. After cloning, you can boot the computer from the disk and directly use all programs on your computer and access to all data at any time.
In addition, if you want to protect unlimited PCs and Servers within your company, you can pick the AOMEI Backupper Technician Plus. You can download the software to explore more functions.
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