How to setup backup domain controller
I have windows server 2008 and i have another server that will have 2008 as well. The first is domain controller, dhcp, dns, 15 users and a .local . I need to set up second machine as a backup dc. What steps do i take inorder to do that.
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Also to i want to ask if i can config my backups on this backup dc server?
1. Go on the Second Server that you want to become a DC open run and type dcpromo.
2. No, when you run the promotion process you will use your domain admin account to logon to the Second DC.
3. Sysvol will be created on the C: drive. You can backup the SYSVOl you any drive you want but you really want to backup to another drive or server because if the server fails you can use the backup to restore. You should on use C: has a system drive and for programs not for data.
2. No, when you run the promotion process you will use your domain admin account to logon to the Second DC.
3. Sysvol will be created on the C: drive. You can backup the SYSVOl you any drive you want but you really want to backup to another drive or server because if the server fails you can use the backup to restore. You should on use C: has a system drive and for programs not for data.
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1. i open ad on the backup dc?
2. do i create account on dc for backup dc to use to log in with?
3. Also sysvol on backup dc can be default on c:?