Re: Trying to restore Win2k3 AD at DR site from a .bkf



When you did the system state restore the ip address was reset back from the
restored state, so the dns server for the client (This dc) is probably
pointing at the wrong locaion.

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Paul Bergson MCT, MCSE, MCSA, CNE, CNA, CCA

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"Nick H." <NickH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4BF5E108-63F3-4F98-89B2-D513E893F090@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Thanks Ace,
>
> I did just what you said, and work! I got the server up. But got a AD
> problem, when I go to restart the DC, and the DC comes back up. I can not
> log in. After I disconnect the network and HARD shut the server down, and
> restart. And After 10 to 20 mins, I can log by in. What is up with that?
>
> Again thanks for your help.
> Nick
>
> "Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > In news:B8BA5A53-AB2B-4D15-80A3-F9774DB9F20C@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> > Nick H. <Nick H.@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> made this post, which I then
> > commented about below:
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > No power in Florida has us in Atlanta restoring a whole environment
> > > at an DR site. We do not have access to same type hardware here. We
> > > do have a system state backup on a .bkf file. What is the best why
> > > to restore AD on a different platform from a .bkf file???
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help.
> > >
> > > Nick
> >
> > Restore the system state on to the machine. If you have any other apps
or
> > services (Echange, SQL, etc), restore them as well. If it doesn't boot
due
> > to hardware (IDE or SCSI drivers), make sure you have a service pack
> > integrated bootable Windows CD for this machine, boot it up from the CD,
and
> > re-run setup as an upgrade/repair. It will keep all current settings and
> > configurations, but refreshes the installation and discovers new
hardware
> > (IDE and motherboard components), and gives you the chance to install
the
> > correct 3rd party SCSI or SATA drivers for your 3rd party mass storage
> > controllers.
> >
> > In the future, you can prevent this from occuring for IDE at least, by
> > following this article. It works on Windows 2003 as well:
> > You receive a Stop 0x0000007B error after you move the Windows XP system
> > disk to another computer
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314082
> >
> > For video, sound and NIC, just have the drivers ready. Hopefully all the
> > software you require (OS and apps) are already sitting in your "DR crash
> > cart" and ready to go!
> >
> > --
> > Ace
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> > confers no rights.
> >
> > If this post is viewed at a non-Microsoft community website, and you
were to
> > respond to it through that community's website, I may not see your reply
> > unless that website posts replies back to the original Microsoft forum.
> > Therefore, please direct all replies ONLY to the Microsoft public
newsgroup
> > this thread originated in so all can benefit or ensure the web community
> > posts it back to the original forum.
> >
> > Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Server Directory Services
> > Microsoft Certified Trainer
> > Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations.
> > =================================
> >
> >
> >


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