Microsoft® Windows® 2000:
Active Directory Disaster Recovery

What Is the Active Directory?

Database Files

Database Write Operation

Database and Log Files

System Failure and Recovery

Deleting Objects

Garbage Collection

Database Fragmentation

Online Defragmentation

Offline Defragmentation

Using NTDSUTIL

Using NTDSUTIL (2)

Using NTDSUTIL (3)

Backing Up the
Active Directory Database

System State

Online Backup

Offline Backup

Backup Process

Verifying Backup

Restoring the Active Directory

Restoring Active Directory from Backup

How Does Restoring a
Backup Impact Replication?

Authoritative vs. Non-Authoritative Restores

Authoritative Restore with NTDSUTIL

Impact of Authoritative Restore on
Trusts and Computer Accounts

Backup of the Active Directory
Has 60-Day Useful Life

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