Compared with previous versions, Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory offers a dazzling array of options for backup and recovery. This session will review the R2 features and provide real-world advice on how to make optimal use of them in your production environment. The demo-based session will cover the following:
• Scheduling DC backups with Windows Server Backup
• Advice on which DCs you should backup
• How best to recover or replace a failed DC or DC component
• The hidden dangers of using virtualisation features as a substitute for supported AD backup methods
• Enabling the AD Recycle Bin
• Fast recovery of AD objects using the AD Recycle Bin
• How AD snapshots taken with NTDSUtil can assist during the recovery process
• The importance of having a Forest Recovery Plan
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