How do I backup/restore AD 2003

[Andyw]

We have just installed AD 2003, and we wondered what's
the best way to backup up AD and then restore it on a
test server? IS it just the system state?

Basically we want to see if we can rebuild our network...

Kind Regards

Andy

 

[Guest]

Backup the System State and any data that is stored on the DC

There are two different methods of restore that I suggest you read-up on, if you haven't already. Authorative and non-authorative. Generally you'll usually use non-authorative restores for a failed DC in a multi DC environment.

Also bear in mind that after 90 days (I think that value's correct) your backup is worthless. So, keep those backups up to date!

Paul
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----- Andyw wrote: ----

We have just installed AD 2003, and we wondered what's
the best way to backup up AD and then restore it on a
test server? IS it just the system state

Basically we want to see if we can rebuild our network..

Kind Regard

And

 

[Jimmy Andersson [MVP]]

Actually the default value is 60 days, but can be changed.

More info:
How to Back Up and Restore the System State in Windows 2000:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q240363

Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 Disaster Recovery and Backup and Restore
Procedures:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q287061

Backup of the Active Directory Has 60-Day Useful Life:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q216993

Best Practices: Active Directory Forest Recovery:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=3EDA5A79-C99B-4DF9-823C-933FEBA08CFE

Regards,
/Jimmy
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Jimmy Andersson, Q Advice AB
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
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Backup the System State and any data that is stored on the DC.

There are two different methods of restore that I suggest you read-up on,

if you haven't already. Authorative and non-authorative. Generally you'll
usually use non-authorative restores for a failed DC in a multi DC
environment.

Also bear in mind that after 90 days (I think that value's correct) your

backup is worthless. So, keep those backups up to date!!