How to Backup A.D in Windows 2003 Server ?

[I.T dude needs help]

Hi there

Im new to Active Directory and would like to know whats the best and simplest way (if there is) to backup our current A.D ASAP.

What's the procedure to do this ?

Also - how do i write a simple script so that when a PC joins a domain it can automatically install the Anti Virus ?

If thats possible - im sure it is.

Thanks In Advance

[Slackerr]

If you have a budget for backup - I suggest using Symantec BackupExec. It is, IMHO, the easiest and fastest method to backup and recover AD up to recovering a single deleted object without (!) reboots.

If not - use windows backup to take snapshots of System State etc.

Script - look up "group policy" and "startup scripts". The installation differs with antivirus software..

[sc302 Veteran]

if the av software has a msi (i know symantec ce av and epp have it) you can use the software installation option in group policies under computer config, software settings, software installation, point it to the unc\filename and viola instant installation at first/next reboot after the policy has been applied to the pc. no need for scripting crap.

[I.T dude needs help]

sc302 - can u explain in a simpler way as its jargon to me :p lol

tnx

[sc302 Veteran]

follow the doc i created

deploying_antivirus_using_GP.docFetching info...

[Mando]

Hmm

a) google http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q...mp;aq=f&oq=

b) deploy A/V via group policy an msi installer for the antvivirus or use a centrally managed management console from your servers AV to push install using admin credentials.

c) Start reading up all you can because to be looking after AD and a domain and your asking how to do these simple admin steps is a touch worrying matey, dont get me wrong we all started somewhere. Good luck! :)

d) http://www.petri.co.il/backup-windows-serv...e-directory.htm

^ a starter for 10