Backup Exec Agent on Additional domain controller in case of AD backup

[b1gg1e]

Dear all.

Is there a best practices for Active Directory backup?

I have two domain controllers (one primary and one additional).

Do I need to install agent on additional domain controller?

Thanks in advance.

[Backup_Exec1]

Hi

To backup domain controller you need to backup the drive which has OS installed with system state and in this case you need only remote agent license

If you want to do perform GRT backup then you would buy Active directory Recovery Agent which would help you to restore single objects

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH49602

Hope that helps

Thanks

[CraigV · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I'd only do so if the other DC has additional roles...in which case install the RAWS agent and backup the System State.

Thanks!

[b1gg1e]

I know it, we have a number of Agent for Applications and Databases licences.

I installed agent on the primary domain controller to backup our Active Directory.

My question was Is this a good practice to install agent on the additional domain controller (definitely other physical server) to increase resiliency. We have licence to cover it too.

[Backup_Exec1]

Hi

About is there a requirement that part has been answered by Craig ...

Hope that helps to make your decision 

Thanks

[CraigV]

If you have the license it doesn't hurt to backup the DC. But like I said below, unless you have different roles on the 2nd DC, it might not make sense to backup it up and purchase a new license.

Thanks!