Active Directory Tip: Recovering a DC from backup

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February 15, 2005 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   >  Executive's Guide to Email Security IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Recovering a Domain Controller from backup   >  Rename the domain in WS 2003   >  Targeting specific DCs for routine administration   >  Open source a red hot issue   >  What do you think of Microsoft's new Windows Genuine Advantage program?   >  'Domain Name System design' Recovering a Domain Controller from backup [Gary Olsen, contributor] In part one of this tip series, we discussed the self-healing ability of Active Directory Replication in terms of disaster recovery, using Site Link Bridging (SLB). We saw how a proper design could mitigate the failure of the entire hub site. This month we examine recovery plans following the failure of a Domain Controller (DC). MORE INFO: > Read more Active Directory administration tips.     Executive's Guide to Email Security -- White Paper As spam volume grows and email born viruses escalate the threats to enterprise security, executives need to understand the risk, cost and complexity of email security. With the demand for comprehensive solutions generating an unprecedented number of vendors entering the anti-spam market, this white paper will help categorize vendors and solutions by the approach they take to stopping spam and virus threats. Click here.     Rename the domain in WS 2003 [James Michael Stewart] Though it is now possible to rename your domains in Windows Server 2003, this new Active Directory feature comes with caveats and a warning: It's not for the faint of heart. Targeting specific DCs for routine administration [Derek Melber] It is important to specify the domain controller that you need to administer, to ensure that the updates are made efficiently and effectively to the Active Directory database. LEARNING CENTER:  Open source a red hot issue With companies like IBM and Sun initiating open source projects and Linux making inroads in enterprise administration, open source apps are becoming the first solid competition to Microsoft's firm hold on enterprise computing. QUICK POLL:  What do you think of Microsoft's new Windows Genuine Advantage program? When Microsoft starts checking their software for authenticity later this summer, will that really be a genuine advantage for you? Sound off with our poll. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Domain Name System design' Anyone attempting to master Active Directory must have a firm grasp of DNS as well. This chapter explains how to create an efficient and secure DNS structure from the ground up. Topics include zones, name resolution, naming options and a variety of best practices. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Tips from our experts Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Active Directory Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?cid=504128&lid=430731&track=NL-23 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494