Re: Domain Controller backup


"William A. J." <WilliamAJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi experts!

I have a question regarding Active Directory backup. When it says that we
have to backup System State, System Disk and System Files, there is
something
I am not sure about. Suppose a server has only 1 disk, which has a drive
letter C, system disk would be C and system files would all be in it. The
server would have a few programs installed. When I want to create DC
backup
set, what exactly do I need to back up in terms of system files? If we say
backup the whole system disk, that will include system files and
additional
programs installed on it. So could anybody tell me what exactly system
files
are? I assume it would be at least C:\Windows, a few hidden files right
under
C:\, anything else?

Thank you in advance.

William A. J.


If you use ntbackup.exe then you must back up your whole system
partition plus the "System State". You must then go through a full
restoration process to a blank disk. This is the only way to make
sure that you can do it when the crunch comes.

You should also consider alternatives to ntbackup.exe such as
Acronis TrueImage (Server). They cost money but they make
the restoration process much, much easier.


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Relevant Pages

  • Re: where is the "system disk"
    ... Systems Administrator ... I tried to perform a backup of system state and system disk of a DC using ... Admins, local Administrator, or Backup Operator credentials. ...
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  • where is the "system disk"
    ... I tried to perform a backup of system state and system disk of a DC using ... Admins, local Administrator, or Backup Operator credentials. ... type ntbackup and press ENTER. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: where is the "system disk"
    ... I tried to perform a backup of system state and system disk of a DC ... Select Back up selected files, drives, or network data. ...
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  • Re: where is the "system disk"
    ... I tried to perform a backup of system state and system disk of a DC ... Select Back up selected files, drives, or network data. ...
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  • Re: Domain Controller backup
    ... We've used Symantec Backup Exec, and NetBackup to backup our DC's. ... System State in going to include all of Active Directory, ... restore a DC. ... system disk would be C and system files would all be in it. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)
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