NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard
NetWrix Active DirectoryObject Restore WizardVersion 7Quick Start Guide
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start GuideContents1. INTRODUCTION . 31.1. LICENSING . 42. GETTING STARTED. 52.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . 52.2. UPGRADING FROM PREVIOUS VERSIONS . 62.3. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION . 63. REVERTING UNWANTED CHANGES . 74. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY . 125. CONTACTING NETWRIX . 126. ABOUT NETWRIX PRODUCTS . 137. DISCLAIMER . 14
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide1. IntroductionRestoring deleted objects, incorrect modifications, unauthorized changes to group memberships, and otherinformation in Active Directory can be a difficult and error-prone task-sometimes it is impossible. Should somebodyaccidentally drop a user or an entire Organizational Unit, you've got a lot of work to do on your weekend or Fridaynight. You will, of course, have to learn the Active Directory architecture, including object types, tombstone, andattributes, and you still may not obtain 100% recovery of certain attributes (for example, group membership, homedirectory, enabled/disabled status). Native and third-party backup and recovery tools in most cases require nonauthoritative restore and DC downtime, and they don't always have object-level restore capabilities.NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard is a tool that allows you to quickly restore deleted and modifiedobjects in Windows 2003 or 2008 Active Directory without rebooting a domain controller. This tool goes beyondthe standard tombstone capabilities in Active Directory and stores more information than what is normallypreserved in the Active Directory tombstone.This tool is a part of NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter, so you will have a convenient changemanagement solution, and you won't have to do manual tracking of unauthorized changes or perform routinemanual recovery. You just receive a daily report of all changes and launch the wizard if recovery is required.Summary reports show what objects and attributes have been changed, deleted, or added in Active Directory toease recovery tasks and to help you perform object- or even attribute-level recoveries. NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter installation package contains the following products (allthe products are installed by default): Active Directory Change Reporter;Group Policy Change Reporter;Exchange Change Reporter;Active Directory Object Restore Wizard.You will be able to configure which products to run later.3
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide1.1.LicensingThe Active Directory Object Restore Wizard comes in two Editions: Freeware and Enterprise. The table belowoutlines the differences between them.FeatureFreeware EditionEnterprise EditionLimitedFullA single installation handles multiplemanaged domainsNoYesIntegrated management console for unifiedadministration of all NetWrix productsNoYesLimited, only changes made within last 4 daysAny rollback point since installationTechnical SupportSupport ForumFull range of optionsLicensingFree of chargePer enabled AD account or volume license,please see our pricinginformation or request a quoteEnterprise-class scalabilityRollback timeframeThe Freeware Edition can be used by businesses and individuals for an unlimited time, at no charge. The EnterpriseEdition can be evaluated free of charge for 20 days.The Enterprise Edition of this product is available with extended functionality and technical support. The FreewareEdition is limited in recovery backlog – it only allows restoring objects that were changed, deleted, or added overthe last 4 days.4
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide2. Getting StartedFollow the instructions below to install and configure the Active Directory Object Restore Wizard.2.1.System RequirementsPlease verify that your system matches the following requirements before installing the product:HardwareProcessor: Minimum: Intel or AMD 32 bit, 2GHz; Recommended: Intel or AMD 64 bit, 3GHz.Memory: Minimum: 512MB RAM; Recommended: 2GB RAM.Disk: Minimum: 50MB physical disk space for product installation. More space is required for the Audit Archiving,depending on the number of objects in Active Directory; Recommended: two physical drives with 50GB of free space total.SoftwareThe product can be installed on any computer running Windows XP SP2 or higher. The computer must belong to amanaged or trusted domain.NOTE: On the Active Directory Object Restore Wizard installation, the Group Policy Change Reporter part of thispackage is also installed automatically. In order for the Group Policy Change Reporter to monitor GP Preferences,the Active Directory Change Reporter has to be installed on Windows Vista or above.Supported Active Directory environments (both 32 and 64-bit): Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003, any forest mode (mixed, native, 2K3); Windows Server 2008 (including R2).Other required components: .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5; Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 or above;5
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide2.2.Upgrading from Previous VersionsIf you are upgrading from one of the previous version of the product, to the version 7, consider the following: Upgrading from the Freeware Edition of older versions to the Enterprise Edition of version 7 is notsupported. Please remove the existing version of the Active Directory Change Reporter before installing thenew one.Upgrading from the Standard or Enterprise Edition of older versions to the Enterprise Edition of version 7 issupported.2.3.Installation and ConfigurationTo install the product, run the setup program on the computer you have chosen.Figure 1: Installation wizard final stepUncheck Start NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter Enterprise Edition and click Finish.To launch the Active Directory Object Restore Wizard when the Active Directory Change Reporter is installed, go toStart Programs NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter Active Directory Object Restore Wizard.6
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide3. Reverting Unwanted ChangesThe Active Directory Object Restore Wizard lets you choose a time period during which the unwanted changesoccurred and finds the most recent and stabile restoration point (a snapshot of the Active Directory state) from allthose that were saved by the Active Directory Change Reporter , and thoroughly examine the differences betweenrollback point and the current Active Directory state.With the Object Restore Wizard you can: Spot unauthorized changes to objects and their properties; Detect incidental Active Directory modifications and any other unwanted modifications that must bereverted; Selectively revert all unwanted changes without touching the rest of Active Directory structure.Prior to starting the wizard, do the following:1. Configure Active Directory Change Reporter – create a new managed object for the domain beingmonitored (for details please refer to the Active Directory Change Reporter Administrator’s Guide).2. Collect and store Active Directory data (an Active Directory snapshot will be created; then you will be ableto use it as a rollback point). For that, open the Enterprise Management Console, open the Active DirectoryChange Reporter managed object node and click Run.3. Then modify your Active Directory (for example, create a sample group) to see how you can roll back themodification.7
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start GuideTo revert unwanted changes to your Active Directory objects:4. Select the Active Directory Object Restore Wizard from the Start menu.On the Welcome step, click Next. Then choose the period of time when the unwanted changes occurred.There are two methods of restoring: either for the time period from the selected Rollback date and By thespecified date, or for the period of the selected Rollback date and By present date and time.Figure 2: Rollback date interval selectionUse the first method when it is necessary to restore the important data existed up to the current time.Use the second method when it is necessary to rollback changes occurred in a certain time period.Warning: If it is necessary to restore the changes occurred up to the existing moment, choose the Bypresent date and time option.After choosing the time period, click Next.8
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide5. On the Select Restore Source page it is necessary to select the restoration type.Figure 3: Restoration source selectionThere are two possible types: from a snapshot generated by the Active Directory Change Reporter or atombstone. Rolling back to a snapshot is more preferable way since it lets restoring the objects themselvesas well as all of their attributes, saved in the snapshot. Restoring from a tombstone is a last resort measurethat can be taken if there are no suitable snapshots available. This way allows restoring objects andattributes stored in the Active Directory tombstone. The tombstone holds only the basic objects attributes.After choosing the restoration method, you have to choose the domain to apply the restoration to and clickNext.While restoring from a snapshot, you can choose one of the two ways of restoration point selection: Automatic search (used by default); Manual search – can be enabled by choosing Select rollback point manually.The program automatically searches for the most recent snapshot that will cover the selected time intervalentirely when the first method is selected. Based on this criterion, the snapshots search is conductedamong snapshots created before the specified date. If no suitable snapshot can be found, one created afterthe selected date will be used. In this case, as this snapshot does not cover the specified interval entirely,the message will pop up:Figure 4: Snapshot absence warning9
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide6.The next step is Analyzing Changes (see the picture below).Figure 5: Change analysis progressWhile reverting to a snapshot the Object Restore Wizard will selectively consider all the changes thatoccurred starting from the date of the snapshot found.While restoring from a tombstone, the Object Restore Wizard will selectively consider all the elements putin the tombstone during the specified period of time.Wait for the change analysis to complete.7. The analysis results are displayed in a convenient view so that you can easily analyze them and decidewhich changes you want to keep and which you don’t.Figure 6: A list of changes available for rollback10
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide8. Here you can select an item you need to explore in detail. The changes (if any) made to selection will beshown; to roll them back, select a checkbox next to the item, to leave the changes untouched, the checkboxmust be cleared. For the change you highlight, the rollback details are reported. Information depends onthe change type (addition, removal, etc.) and affected objects or attributes.Review the selections you made: A clear box indicates that none of the node's descendants has been marked for roll-back;A box colored green indicates that at least one of the node's descendants has been marked for rollback;A box with a check indicates that change was marked for roll-back and will be reverted.It is necessary to realize the peculiarity of rolling back the changes. By default, the Object Restore Wizarddoes not restore passwords, and this is why it sets a random password for a restored user. The ActiveDirectory administrator then has to manually change the password to a correct one.Warning: If you want the computers and users to be restored with their passwords preserved, please referto the Active Directory Change Reporter Administrator’s Guide.Important: The wizard does not change anything when you select or clear items in the changes view. Allmodifications to Active Directory are performed only after you click Next.9. Click Next to let the Object Restore Wizard revert the changes you have selected.10. Finally, review the results and click Finish.11
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide4. Additional FunctionalityWith NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter deployed in your network environment you can also receivereports and alerts on changes made to Active Directory. For details, refer to the Active Directory Change ReporterQuick Start Guide.5. Contacting NetWrixIf you encounter any issues during your testing or use of product, please first check the knowledge base:http://netwrix.com/knowledge base.htmlIf you can’t find a solution for your issue in the Knowledge Base, then contact NetWrix technical support:www.netwrix.com/support201-490-8840 x1 for technical support12
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide6. About NetWrix ProductsSolutions developed by NetWrix Corporation help organizations to meet compliance standards, simplify identitymanagement, and reduce IT infrastructure costs. The product line includes solutions for change management,identity management, virtualization, and Active Directory troubleshooting.Enterprise Management Suite: NetWrix Enterprise Management Suite is a rich collection of all NetWrix productscombined together into one integrated solution. The suite is well-maintained and regularly updated with newversions and completely new products that all customers are entitled to as long as their maintenance is up to date.Change Reporter Suite: The Change Reporter Suite is an integrated solution for automated tracking and reporting ofall critical changes in the entire IT infrastructure, including Active Directory, file servers, Microsoft Exchange, filerappliances such as NetApp or EMC, virtual and physical infrastructure, SQL Server databases. Everything is centrallyaudited, consolidated, and presented in easy to understand reports with before and after values of all “who, what,when and where” modifications.Identity Management Suite: The NetWrix Identity Management Suite brings convenience, enhanced security, andbrings sensible benefits to everyone within an organization. The solution resolves account lockouts, forgottenpasswords and password expiration problems, while also providing user account de-provisioning and privilegedpassword management.Active Directory Change Reporter: Full-featured Active Directory auditing and compliance solution with fullcoverage of AD, Group Policy, Exchange, and object-level rollback capabilities. Tracks who changed what, when, andwhere in Active Directory and related systems.USB Blocker: USB Blocker enforces centralized access control to prevent unauthorized use of removable media thatconnects to computer USB ports—memory sticks, removable hard disks, iPods, and more.File Server Change Reporter: File server and filer appliance auditing solution. Supports Windows servers, NetAppFilers, EMC appliances.SQL Server Change Reporter: Auditing and reporting solution to monitor changes to SQL servers, instances, databaseschema, logins and roles, etc.Privileged Account Manager: Shared access to privileged accounts with automatic password maintenance.Non-owner Mailbox Access Reporter: Track users who access other user’s mailboxes and report unauthorized accessto mailboxes of C and VP-level accounts.Password Manager: product gives end users the ability to securely manage their passwords and resolve accountlockout incidents in a self-service fashion without involvement of help desk personnel.Lockout Examiner: detects, diagnoses, and resolves account lockouts in real time to reduce administrative costsassociated with manual resolution of account lockouts.Full list of products: http://www.netwrix.com/products.htmlFor more information, please visit www.netwrix.com or call our toll-free number: 1-888-638-9749.13
NetWrix Active Directory Object Restore Wizard Quick Start Guide7. DisclaimerThe information in this publication is furnished for information use only, does not constitute a commitment fromNetWrix Corporation of any features or functions discussed and is subject to change without notice. NetWrixCorporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication.NetWrix is a registered trademark of NetWrix Corporation. The NetWrix logo and all other NetWrix product orservice names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of NetWrix Corporation. Active Directory is atrademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of theirrespective owners. 2011 NetWrix Corporation. All rights reserved.www.netwrix.com14
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A typical NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter data collection and reporting workflow is as follows: 1. An administrator configures Managed Objects and sets the parameters for automated data collection and reporting. 2. NetWrix Active Directory Change Reporter monitors AD domains and collects audit data on changes and AD configuration .
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Event log export add-on (Netwrix Add-ons for SIEM Integration) script folder should be downloaded on the host system/server. 3. Configuring Netwrix Auditor to Forward Logs to EventTracker The steps provided below will help to configure the EventTracker to receive Netwrix Auditor events using Event log. 3.1 Configuring Task Scheduler 1.
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It is not the actual backup, which you would use to restore the Active Directory or Group Policies in the case of emergency when the server or Active Directory has crashed. A snapshot is used to restore the state of Active Directory, Group Policies, or their objects individually but only if Active Directory or the Server is in working condition.
DNS is a requirement for Active Directory. Active Directory clients such as users computers) use DNS to find each other and locate services advertised in Active Directory by the Active Directory domain controllers. You must decide whether DNS will be integrated with Active Directory or not. It is easier to get Active Directory up and
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