Don't even think about restoring a year old image.
Demote/Promote is the only sensible course of action you have. You don't specify enough about your environment to recommend further steps. And I'm not trying to sound harsh but yes, you really need to get your act together, especially if you are thinking about restoring old images as DR for AD and don't understand the implications. There is a plethora of good information on the net from simple DC or object restore to a full forest recovery. From: Ralph Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Restoring old DC image I have a Windows 2003 domain controller at a branch office that I need to fix. I have an old image I can restore that is just over a year old. I have last night's backup, but to my chagrin it doesn't include a system state backup. What would be my best course of action - can I just restore the image and let it get itself back up to date, should I demote it then promote it back to a DC, or are there any other problems I might have or steps I should take? Thanks for any tips. (And yes, I need to get by backup act together) Ralph Smith Confidentiality Notice: ****************** This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
