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I am implementing a new backup solution. What folders in exchange do I need to backup so that in the event of a disaster I can restore everything. Also need to know what to backup for active directory. <br />
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I am cool with the shares on the pc and backing them up but I am not sure of these two. <br />
Thanks, 
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I am implementing a new backup solution. What folders in exchange do I need to backup so that in the event of a disaster I can restore everything. Also need to know what to backup for active directory. 

I am cool with the shares on the pc and backing them up but I am not sure of these two. 
Thanks, 

What do I need to backup for exchange and AD

Disaster Recovery is the planning for and creation of policies and procedures related to the resumption or continuation of an organization's functions following a catastrophic event. The term is most frequently used in relation to failure of networks, but DR preparations also include other business systems and personnel considerations.

Disaster Recovery

Windows Server 2003 was based on Windows XP and was released in four editions: Web, Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter. It also had derivative versions for clusters, storage and Microsoft’s Small Business Server. Important upgrades included integrating Internet Information Services (IIS), improvements to Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), and the migration to Automated System Recovery (ASR).

Windows Server 2003

Exchange is the server side of a collaborative application product that is part of the Microsoft Server infrastructure. Exchange's major features include email, calendaring, contacts and tasks, support for mobile and web-based access to information, and support for data storage.