Windows Server Backup supports bare-metal recovery on what kind of hardware?

• A. Any hardware regardless of support.
• B. Only virtual hardware.
• C. Only hardware from a specific vendor.
• D. Supported hardware.

Answer: (D)

Bare-metal recovery relies on the target machine being compatible with Windows Server. The restore process uses the Windows Recovery Environment and the drivers that come with Windows Server, so only hardware that Microsoft and hardware partners have tested and certified as supported can boot and access the restored system. If you try to restore to hardware outside that supported set, you may encounter missing drivers, controller or NIC issues, or the system may not boot at all. Therefore, the recovery is limited to what is supported hardware, not all hardware, not just virtual hardware, and not restricted to a single vendor. Always verify the target machine meets the supported hardware requirements for the Windows Server version you’re using.