Start a Backup for Active Directory Partitions

Before You Begin

• Consider the following before performing the backup of Active Directory Partitions:
  • The Domain Controller should be a forest root domain controller.
  • The Subclient should be the default subclient.
  • The default Subclient should contain a root directory(,).

Required Capability: See Capabilities and Permitted Actions

To start an immediate backup job:

1. From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers by double-clicking Client Computers | iDA File System | defaultBackupSet. The default and other subclients (if available) are displayed on the right-hand windowpane.
2. Right-click on the default subclient, and click Backup.
3. From the Backup Options dialog box, select Run Immediately.
4. Select Full backup.

5. Click OK. You can track the progress of the backup job from the Job Controller window. If you are using a stand-alone drive, you are  prompted to load a specific cartridge into the drive. If you are using a library, you will not receive this prompt. The system loads the tapes automatically. Your cartridges should be appropriately labeled. This will enable you to locate the correct cartridge for a restore job, if necessary.

6. When the backup has completed, the Job Controller displays Completed.

   After running a backup, you may want to verify the backup data. You can do this by viewing the Backup History. For more information, see Backup Job History.