Restoring Active Directory objects
The following procedure describes how to restore objects from an Active Directory backup in a non-disaster recovery situation:
To restore individual objects from an Active Directory backup
- Open the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore client interface.
- Select File > Select Files and Folders to Restore.
- Expand and browse the Active Directory node.
- Select the objects to be restored. Do not select both granular and non-granular objects. When a user explores and expands selections, a delay can occur during communication with the NetBackup server. The delay is a result of dynamically determining the contents from the image on the media server. The approach prevents the NetBackup catalog from unanticipated growth due to numerous granular entries.
- Select Action > Restore.
- If an Active Directory object is selected, the Restore Marked Files dialog box contains two tabs:
General tab
When an Active Directory object is selected, the Restore Destination Choices are disabled in the General tab. Configure the other restore options as needed.
Active Directory tab
The Active Directory tab contains an option to recreate the objects that have been deleted: Recreate deleted objects that cannot be restored from the Active Directory Deleted Objects container.
The Active Directory tab contains an option that lets administrators recreate the objects whose tombstone lifetimes have passed. The objects have also been purged from the Active Directory Deleted Objects container.
To allow this capability, enable the option labeled Recreate deleted objects that cannot be restored from the Active Directory Deleted Objects container.
- Click Start Restore in the Restore Marked Files dialog box.
Some restore situations require additional steps, depending on what is restored.
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