restore users, groups, OU structure and group policy objects

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hi,

i building a small test isolated active directory environment. have installed , deployed 2 dc's , ad , running.

now want take system state backup production ad , restore users, groups, ou , group policy objects test environment. basically, have copy of production ad data on test environment sans production ad configuration (sites , services) , other infrastructure details wouldn't match anyway....

has tried before , can provide guidance?

many thanks.

regards,

ochen

hi

 authoritative restore not work(afaik),if prefer restore proccess,you can bare metal backup , restore(if need single dc),check article,

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2011/05/12/bare-metal-restore.aspx

also check article "how restore windows installation or move different hardware(section - move windows domain controller installation)"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/249694

this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur




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