When backing up a DC you really only need to backup the system state of the DC. However, in my opinion the system drive and the system state belong together and thus I always advise to backup the system. Reason: custom configurations like directories/permissions/etc., installed apps, etc. When restoring a DC I would restore an image of a clean installed server and then restore the system drive and the system state. Cheers #JORGE# -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bahta Nathaniel V Contr NASIC/SCNA Sent: vrijdag 3 juni 2005 14:17 To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] Backing Up Domain Controller Suggestions
I am in a debate, trying to figure out what from a DC should be backed up. It seems to me that the system state is the only feasible backup needed from a DC. Does anyone know of any realistic uses for a SYSTEM DRIVE backup of a domain controller. If a DC crashes, I would just rebuild it from a member server image and then dcpromo it, and do a system state restore. I do not see any use in the SYSTEM DRIVE backup. Anybody out there have a yea or neigh in this matter? Nathaniel Bahta General Dynamics Senior Systems Administrator List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
