Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - AD DS Recovery

The video tutorial covers the importance of having a backup plan for Active Directory, detailing the structure of its database and the use of tools like ntdsutil for recovery. It explains how to create and use snapshots, the benefits of the Active Directory recycle bin, and the processes for authoritative and non-authoritative restores. The tutorial emphasizes the need for backups and provides guidance on using Windows Server backup and PowerShell for this purpose.

What is one of the primary tools mentioned for backing up Active Directory?

• Google Drive

• MacOS Time Machine

• Windows Server Backup

• Linux Backup Utility

Which file is crucial for housing the Active Directory database?

• Config.sys

• NTDS edit file

• System32.dll

• User.dat

What is a key limitation of Active Directory snapshots?

• They are writable

• They can be restored directly

• They are read-only

• They require no GUID

Which utility can be used to create a snapshot of Active Directory?

• File Explorer

• Task Scheduler

• Disk Management

• NTDSUTIL

What must be enabled to use the Active Directory recycle bin?

• Domain functional level 2003

• NTFS file system

• Forest functional level 2008 R2 or newer

• Recycle Bin in Windows Explorer

What happens to an object in Active Directory when it is deleted?

• It is permanently erased

• It is archived

• It is tombstoned

• It is encrypted

Which restore method requires taking the domain controller offline?

• Incremental restore

• Authoritative restore

• Differential restore

• Non-authoritative restore

What is the purpose of assigning a high version number during an authoritative restore?

• To delete the object permanently

• To ensure the object is ignored

• To encrypt the object

• To overwrite existing objects on other domain controllers

Which tool is used to perform an authoritative restore?

• PowerShell

• Task Manager

• NTDSUTIL

• Event Viewer

What is required before performing any restore operation in Active Directory?

• A valid backup

• An internet connection

• A new domain controller

• A system reboot