Windows Server 2008 Portable Command Guide: MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646, 70-647

Chapter 12. Using ntdsutil

This chapter provides information and commands concerning the following topics:

• Resetting the directory services restore mode password

• Changing the garbage collection logging level

• Moving Active Directory to a different drive

• Defragmenting Active Directory

• Performing an authoritative restore

• Removing a domain controller from Active Directory

• Seizing an operations master role

Note

Commands in this chapter are run on a domain controller (DC) named DC1 in the pearson.pub domain.

Tip

You should be familiar with ntdsutil commands and capabilities when preparing for the 70-640, 70-646, and 70-647 exams.

Resetting the Directory Services Restore Mode Password

The following steps show how to reset the Directory ...