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What are the best practices for backing up a VM domain controller and a member server thru Windows Backup? &nbsp;Specifically, full backup from host or within VM? &nbsp;Before loading updates or a new application do you take snapshots, export, or full backup?<br />
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Read that exporting a VM that is a domain controller is not recommended however, I know for some that is common practice as long as it doesn't exceed the USN time which is 60 days I believe.
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What are the best practices for backing up a VM domain controller and a member server thru Windows Backup?  Specifically, full backup from host or within VM?  Before loading updates or a new application do you take snapshots, export, or full backup?

Read that exporting a VM that is a domain controller is not recommended however, I know for some that is common practice as long as it doesn't exceed the USN time which is 60 days I believe.

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