How do i backup a root certificate authority that is on a virtual machine - when the minimum hard drive space for sever 2008 is nearly 40gb? That is never gonna fit on a blank DVD is it? I know im missing something here... Thank you Timez

Hello, see here about CA backup: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa997207(EXCHG.65).aspx If this machine is also a DC, do NEVER work with images or snapshots. This result in USN rollback of the DC.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hello, to backup refer to Meinolf's link. Is your root CA always online? If yes then it is not recommanded for security reasons. A root CA should always be kept offline. So, if your CA is also a DC I recommand that you move it to another server. For more information, post in Security Forums: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserversecurity/threads http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocssecurity/threads This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration