Active directory backup and restore

[raja53352]

Hi

I have win2003 server running in my office.How can i take Active directory backup and restore it if some thing happened to my server?I have 10 systems are connected to that server as domain.Pls advise

 

[andrew327]

Yes u can do that either with the built in Backup software in W2k3 or You can use volume shadow copy. Follow this guide for the latter one

Backup Guide

Backup Windows Server 2003 Active Directory

Restore Guide

How to Restore Windows Server 2003 Active Directory

For Volume Shadow Copy follow this guide

Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Fast Recovery with Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service