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Toqeer
Asked: 2011-07-26 20:16:36 +0800 CST

windows server creation from amazon ec2 snapshot

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I created a windows 2003 instance on Amazon EC2, I created the snapshot for backup. Now I am creating the volume from that snapshot and try to attach to a new windows 2003 server.

I am able to up the new windows 2003 box but I could not login with any password now. Tried all the passwords but could login. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Regards

amazon-ec2 snapshot

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  1. Best Answer

    The password from the original VM should be on the new one. Launching a new VM from a self-created AMI that was not prepped to be duplicated will mean it will retain the existing password.

    You will not be able to use the 'Retrieve Windows Password' option unless the VM is prepped first.

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