Probably also worth mentioning that unless you have a another non-TSM solution you can't restore AD, a domain, or forest without the systemstate of your DC's.
~Rick > We are constantly seeing problems with Windows VSS and systemstate > backups. The recent "black Tuesday" updates has causes numerous Windows > servers to start having backup problem where they previously worked just > fine. > > In most cases they require the VSS hotfixes/fixpacks, etc. The quickest > fix is to simply stop systemstate backups since VSS patches usually require > reboots. > > I bought up the issue of "have we ever restored the systemstate or any > objects within" and the response was "No, Never". > > So I am wondering, how many folks here who backup Windows servers, include > SYSTEMSTATE backups and why? > > -- > *Zoltan Forray* > TSM Software & Hardware Administrator > Virginia Commonwealth University > UCC/Office of Technology Services > [email protected] - 804-828-4807 > Don't be a phishing victim - VCU and other reputable organizations will > never use email to request that you reply with your password, social > security number or confidential personal information. For more details > visit http://infosecurity.vcu.edu/phishing.html >
