Can I copy NTDS dit from another DC?
Hi , Show Is it possible to copy ntds.dit file of a domain controller (e.g. DC1) to Thanks I am assuming that DC2 will never be connected to the domain. Take a backup of DC1 (systemstate) and restore that backup on DC2 (you'd ...so No, you can't simply copy ntds.dit file accross. Post by Wan HELP!! can I copy ntds.dit file from one DC to another DC?Discussion in 'Active Directory' started by mmac, Feb 7, 2004.
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Where is the NTDS DIT stored?All data in Active Directory is stored in the file ntds. dit (“the dit”) on every domain controller (in C:\Windows\NTDS\ by default).
What is NTDS DIT in Active Directory?What is the Ntds. dit File? The Ntds. dit file is a database that stores Active Directory data, including information about user objects, groups and group membership. Importantly, the file also stores the password hashes for all users in the domain.
Can you restore a DC from backup?As shown, you can easily use Windows Server backup to back up and recover your domain controllers and ensure that Active Directory objects are replicated correctly between restored DCs.
What is NTDS DIT full form?NTDS stands for NT Directory Services. DIT stands for Directory Information Tree. This is named as NTDS because the Active Directory was called NT Directory Services originally. Directory Information Tree (DIT) in the Active Directory was implemented as a X.
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