I'm trying to backup Active Directory on two Server 2012 domain controllers.
I tried using Arcserve backup software, but when I run a test restore (from Arcserve) the System State folder and sub folders are empty. Not sure if I need an agent for Arcserve to backup Active Directory.
Can I backup Active Directory running on the Server 2012 domain controllers using Windows backup and then backup the Windows backup file to tape using Arcserve? Would I be able to restore Active Directory from the Windows backup in the event that both domain controllers went down?
Thanks,
cja
Windows Server 2012Active Directory* domain controller
Should I run the backup on both domain controllers? One being the FSMO and the other being the secondary?
Thanks,
cja
cja-tech-guy
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ow often should AD be backed up? Daily, weekly?
cja-tech-guy
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I set up Server Backup to backup AD daily to a second drive installed in the server. Where can I find the backup files so I can back them up to tape using Arcserve?
Thanks,
cja