Procedure to backup Windows 2003 domains controller
As I have to upgrade my domains controller server from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2 on the same server. Before of that, I would like to create an Acronis image backup on the existing domains controller server? May I got the backup procedure on that especially what the file(s) need?

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You are going to waste a lot of time using the same server. It probably won't be worth it. My suggestion would be to get a new server, join the domain and make the new server the FSMO master. Then you can take your time and slowly move things off the old server. This way all your data stays live and you don't have to do anything to the workstations. The cost of a new entry level server today shouldn't be much more than $2,000 and you could easily cost yourself much more trying to re-use the same server.
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The new server is purchased, but the domain controller migration exercise is needed. Our domain controller from server 2003 upgrade to the server 2012 R2 as well. Therefore, the Arconis full backup is required to avoid the migration exercise failure.
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To: Ekaterina Surkova
Thanks for your information. May I know my existing edition is coverage of Active Directory module?
My license is: Arconis Advanced backup for Windows server with Universal Restore.
We are look forward to hearing from you.
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Hello LD BPVD,
Acronis Backup Advanced for Windows Server does not include the Agent for Active Directory, only Agent for Windows. You could buy an Add-on to activate this functionality.
Thank you,
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