Data Protection Manager Active Directory Best Practices

MS Lee 61 Reputation points
2021-01-29T07:32:55.657+00:00

Hi all,

I have just setup DPM 2016 on my environment and I have some questions regarding backup for Active Directory. May I know is it okay for me to backup my 2 ADs in the same protection group? Any impact or should I backup them separately? Thank you.

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Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,621 Reputation points
    2021-01-30T20:13:49.207+00:00

    Hi,

    It's recommended to backup at least 2 domain controllers per domain.
    If you can separate the backup it's better. When a have a problem on one protection group or issue on backup location, the other backup will be not impacted. So when you separate , you will more secure your backup.

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  2. MS Lee 61 Reputation points
    2021-02-01T01:05:41.833+00:00

    Hi Thameur,

    Thanks for your reply. So can I said that if I keep to one protection group is also possible and there won't have any impact to ADs as I assumed the ADs replication will be stopped during backup at the same time.

    If I wish to separate to two groups, do I merely uncheck the boxes drives of AD1 or do I need to stop protection? I am getting a bit confused with how DPM works. Thank you.

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