How to backup ActiveDirectory?

[Jumbaltd]

My server is win2003 Enterprise server. I want to format my PC and install fresh version of win2003 server.But in ActiveDirectory i have several OUs and tonns of users wich are configured with home foders,and profiles.so how can i backup my Server? thanx.

[Lost User]

Try to check the information from here.[^]

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[Mike Dimmick]

Use NTBackup to back up the system state. Alternatively you could promote another server to a domain controller, force the data to replicate, then remove the first DC before reinstalling. Stability. What an interesting concept. -- Chris Maunder

[Jumbaltd]

Thank you for replyes. Is it possible if i trust one server to another than copy all ActiveDiretory database to first server? thanx.

[Jumbaltd]

Are you tried this way? If you tried can you explain me?

[Lost User]

I never try yet, but I can do it at my testing machine at home and I will let you know tomorrow.

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