What is the best way to create a full system image with Windows server 2008 R2 Std? For instance, I would like to create a full system image of my server to a portable HD. Lets say one day my server is stolen and I had to purchase a second server. From that HD and Windows CD I want to be able to hit restore on this new server. This new server works, functions, has all the programs, drivers, set up, etc like the first server. Basically, I want to be able to create a full system image or back up that I could use to make clone of any server of the same brand.
Would I have to purchase a specific software for that? Is 2008 R2 capable of this?
Responding in laymen terms would be highly appreciated since I am very new at this.
