Server 2003 state backup
What's wrong with my recoverey plan?
I have one SBS 2003 and four server 2003 servers. All data is backed up to my linux backup servers. All my Linux servers have tape drives which are also used. I also keep all my server patches up to date weekly.
I do state backups of all my 2003 servers including my SBS 2003 server and Exchange 2003 to a server next door to using nightly. I also keep a log of every server which includes software installs and setups. If I ever need to recover any one of my server 2003 including my data I will do the following:
1. Reinstall server 2003,
2. Patch it
3. Do a restore to use my state backup.
4. Then will copy all the data back on
5. Install and configure any softwares.
Any suggestions would be appricated.
Thanks
I have one SBS 2003 and four server 2003 servers. All data is backed up to my linux backup servers. All my Linux servers have tape drives which are also used. I also keep all my server patches up to date weekly.
I do state backups of all my 2003 servers including my SBS 2003 server and Exchange 2003 to a server next door to using nightly. I also keep a log of every server which includes software installs and setups. If I ever need to recover any one of my server 2003 including my data I will do the following:
1. Reinstall server 2003,
2. Patch it
3. Do a restore to use my state backup.
4. Then will copy all the data back on
5. Install and configure any softwares.
Any suggestions would be appricated.
Thanks
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Netman66
Jandakel2 - this is an SBS domain, so ALL the FSMO roles are (and MUSTbe) on the SBS server.
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Thanks Netman66 and Janakel2,
Yes one other server is my DNS and WINS server. I do backup off site. One thing I do not have is a second DHCP. I now that I should only have one active. Any suggestions on how to have a second DHCP ready and how do I keep it updated incase my SBS is down for awhile?
Yes one other server is my DNS and WINS server. I do backup off site. One thing I do not have is a second DHCP. I now that I should only have one active. Any suggestions on how to have a second DHCP ready and how do I keep it updated incase my SBS is down for awhile?
DHCP is pretty easy to backup and restore. Here is a link from MS's site outlining different options:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b681244f-9e06-48f6-ab67-050ff95307101033.mspx
JK
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b681244f-9e06-48f6-ab67-050ff95307101033.mspx
JK
You can also do the 80/20 thing for DHCP - where 80% of your scope is on one server and 20% on the other.
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b9b1845d-19f2-4f13-8a7b-95ca35b021981033.mspx
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b9b1845d-19f2-4f13-8a7b-95ca35b021981033.mspx
Netman's suggestion is actually ideal, because it helps load balance the DHCP, and provides redundancy simultaneously. It is not a substitute for backing up, but it is definitely a sound suggestion if you are looking at setting up a fault tolerant network.
JK
JK
One thing that I neglected to mention, is that when backup/disaster recovery plans are developed there should also be a mechanism in place to backup your Network Devices (i.e. routers/switches) If you use VLANs or have any type of customizations on your network devices, it is a good idea to backup the firmware. This only needs to be done when a change is made, but it can save a lot of time if one were to go down. Most will allow you to setup a TFTP server now to store/transfer the files. Last thing, is that you want all your key devices on some sort of UPS.
Good Luck,
JK
Good Luck,
JK
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Thanks Jandakl2,
I got the TFTP covered.
I got the TFTP covered.