Hello,
As I understand, you are planning to de-commission the old hard drive and replace it with new one.
I will recomend you to use Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery OR Symantec Ghost
Create an image of the existing hard drive, plug in the new drive and remove the old one and restore the image.
But lets try to replace the drive using Backup Exec
Using Backup Exec we will need to install the OS i on the NEW Hard Drive after the FULL backup of the OLD drive is successful.
Assuming that the Windows 2000 server is a member server and not a domain controller with SINGLE partition/Volume that is the C-Drive. Backup Exec is not installed on this server.
Before performing the FULL backup, check the Service Pack and the Windows HotFix Level on the Server and note it down.
1 : Perform a FULL backup of the C-Drive, the System State and the Shadow Copy Component on TAPE
2 : Turn OFF the computer and remove the old hard drive and connect the NEW Drive
3 : Install Windows 2000 OS with the SAME name and patch it up.
4 : Connect it to the domain and configure Backup Exec Service Account as a member of Local Admin Group
5 : Install Remote agent for Backup Exec.
6 : Perform a restore of the C-Drive, System State and the Shadow Copy Component
Select "Restore all information for files and directories" & "Restore over existing files" under "General Settings"
Let me know if you require any assistance...