VM Domaine Controler : backup and restore, is it sufficient to save only the vhd?

Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
2020-07-16T07:37:59.85+00:00

Hello,

  • We have 2 DC's windows server 2008R2 in our domaine, both are vm in different hosts.
  • Bakup procedure: For backup we save daily the vhd for each machine
  • Restore procedure: for restore (for exemple if we lost the host) we will juste create a new vm with the same configuration and attach the vhd.
  • But a friend told me that this solution is not possible for DC machine, we can use it for another server (printer, antivirus, dhcp....) but not for DC, is it true?
  • Must i use windows server backup to save the ADDS and DNS ?
  • Is there a open third party solution ?

Many thank's

Thread source link: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/449f1359-d163-4382-9c93-055d3d853ab1/vm-domaine-controler-backup-and-restore-is-it-sufficient-to-save-only-the-vhd?forum=windowsbackup

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
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.
464 questions
0 comments
Accepted answer
  1. Xiaowei He 9,876 Reputation points
    2020-07-16T07:58:59.517+00:00

    Hi,
    The supported method of restoring a domain controller to a healthy state is to use an Active Directory–compatible backup application, such as Windows Server Backup, to restore a system state backup that originated from the current installation of the domain controller. I suggest you check the guide below to backup and restore a VM DC.
    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/dd363553%28v%3dws.10%29#backup-and-restore-considerations-for-virtualized-domain-controllers

    In addition, here is the similar thread discussed before.

    Best way to backup virtual domain controller

    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/d4b06691-3765-4288-afd5-8a2ed76a49a9/best-way-to-backup-virtual-domain-controller

    And since this is windows server backup forum, we mainly focus on the problem about build-in feature windows server backup (WSB). For the 3rd party backup software, I couldn't find the recommendation from Microsoft. I'm afraid you may need to find that and contact the related vendors.

    Best Regards,

    0 comments

0 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest