Active Directory Backup

[Michael Mishler]

How do I backup Active Directory?

I would like to do a backup, so, if the server were to bomb and I had to
re-install, I could run dcpromo and simply restore my backup and not have to
type everyone's name in again. Is there a quick way of doing this?

Thanks

 

[Scott Harding - MS MVP]

You must backup the system state. This can be accomplished by using the
built NTbackup utility or and 3rd party backup program that is Active
Directory aware. I would also not run my network on just one domain
controller no matter how big or small it is.