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How can I crash w2K Active Directory ? - In our test network so I can test restore procedure...500pnts..

Hi,

I have a test network setup running W2K active directory.

I need to crash the AD setup then fix it with a restore from the NTbackup system state..just for peace of mind before I start updating our live system...

Can I delete a file that will screw AD up ?

500pnts..
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Try NTDS.DIT
Its very rare to have a distributed directory completely crash. A more realistic scenario is a mass deletion of objects either accidentally or maliciously.

Deleting the NTDS.dit file will stop the affected DC from starting up properly, but it wont corrupt the entire directory. In a distributed directory (ie more than one DC), the easiest way to fix a single DC issue is to remove it from the domain and DCpromo it back when its fixed.
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When you say a mass deletion of objects you mean users, computers, OU etc   ?

What other objects are there in AD ?

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