IMPAX 6.5.1 Application Server Knowledge Base > Configuring and administering Active Directory authentication (ADAM) > Administering ADAM and AD LDS

Restoring an ADAM instance

Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) data and log files should be backed up regularly to ensure the continued availability of data to applications and users in the event of a system failure. When you restore a database to an existing ADAM instance, you must stop the ADAM instance before you run the restore operation. In addition, it is recommended that you move (or delete) the existing database and log files from the ADAM instance before performing the restore operation.

To restore an ADAM instance

  1. Stop the ADAM instance.

  2. From the Start menu, select All ProgramsAccessoriesSystem ToolsBackup.

  3. If the Backup or Restore Wizard is displayed, clear the Always start in Wizard mode checkbox, and click Advanced Mode.

  4. In the Welcome dialog, click Restore Wizard.

  5. In the Restore Wizard dialog, click Next.

  6. In the What to Restore dialog, double-click the ADAM backup.

  7. From the list of Items to Restore, select all files and folders in the backup and click Next.

  8. In the Completing the Restore Wizard dialog, click Advanced.

  9. In the Where to Restore dialog, select Original Location and click Next.

  10. In the How to Restore dialog, select Replace existing files and click Next.

  11. In the Advanced Restore Options dialog, select all options and click Next.

  12. In the Completing the Restore Wizard dialog, click Finish.

    The ADAM database is restored from the backup.


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Topic number: 11365

Applies to: IMPAX 6.5.1 Application Server Knowledge Base