Restore Data

In this section, we'll discuss how to properly restore a DC, AD data, and other data. Most restore procedures don't offer a scripted method to recover data. This is for a good reason: It prevents a script from running and restoring bad data into the environment.

Restore Directory Data

There are different disaster scenarios and recovery processes, depending on what you need to recover. Multiple processes exist for some scenarios. It's important to understand the options you have when a disaster strikes, so you can make the best decision about how to proceed. Table 10.6 cover some scenarios you may encounter when managing AD (it isn't an all-inclusive list).

TABLE 10.6 Disaster Scenarios and Recovery Processes

Scenario Process

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