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Assuming you are running Windows Server <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816584%28v=WS.10%29.aspx" rel="ugc">here </a>is how you do it using the Windows Server Backup Tool..
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Assuming you are running Windows Server here [http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816584%28v=WS.10%29.aspx]is how you do it using the Windows Server Backup Tool..

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I prefer to use a third party backup tool such as Symantec Backup Exec. This software has the capability to backup server data to remote locations and even copy the backup data to tape or disk. Also it has an easy GUI to manage the software.<br />
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Also Backup Exec has an agent that is designed specifically for doing a backup of Active Directory.
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I prefer to use a third party backup tool such as Symantec Backup Exec. This software has the capability to backup server data to remote locations and even copy the backup data to tape or disk. Also it has an easy GUI to manage the software.

Also Backup Exec has an agent that is designed specifically for doing a backup of Active Directory.

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Use script to take the system state backup of the domain controller and store in an alternate location.
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Use script to take the system state backup of the domain controller and store in an alternate location.

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what is the best way to backup my active directory server ?
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what is the best way to backup my active directory server ?

how to backup active directory server

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