Overview

UMove for Active Directory

UMove is the only software utility that can restore or copy the Active Directory files from a crashed computer.

• Replace a failed computer?  Not Possible
• Clone Active Directory for test?  Not Possible
• Restore only Active Directory?  Not Possible
• With UMove All Possible

With UMove you can move or clone Active Directory to a new computer quickly and easily.

And UMove can move Microsoft Exchange, Internet Information Services (IIS), and other AD-integrated applications.

Do Not Make a Mistake

If your last domain controller crashes you are in trouble.  You cannot simply move Active Directory to a different computer.  The only method Microsoft provides is to restore the entire operating system (OS) onto an identical computer: One that has the same type of motherboard, CPU, network interface, and disk controller.  You must reload the whole operating system as-is, and any bugs or viruses will be carried over (Q249694).

With UMove you can

• Recover AD from a dead computer: Restore AD even if your computer will not boot.  
• Load only AD: Load only the AD files, not the whole OS.  
• Load a damaged backup: Load AD from a damaged .BKF file or tape.  
• Do a planned upgrade: Do a clean upgrade to a faster replacement computer.  
• Recover from disaster: Quickly restore an entire Active Directory forest after a disaster.  
• Clone AD for testing: Copy AD to a test computer or virtual machine in your lab.  
• Move applications such as Exchange and IIS.  

How It Works

UMove works by moving the Active Directory database and associated security settings to the new computer.

When used on the same computer it restores the data files associated with AD, not the whole OS (aka the “System State”).

For technical details see What Does UMove Do?  

Benefits

• Move Active Directory to new computer hardware.  
• Restore Active Directory without reloading the whole operating system.  
• Restore Active Directory from a dead computer.  
• Run only one domain controller without fear of losing the whole domain.  
• Recover AD from a damaged .BKF file or tape.  
• Clone Active Directory to your lab for testing.  

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