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Veeam | kb1277
Domain Controller starts up in Safe Mode
Last update date:
12/9/2021
Affected products:
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Affected releases:
11
Fixed releases:
No fixed releases provided.
Description:
Challenge
After restoring a Domain Controller, it appears to get stuck in safe mode.
Cause
When restoring a Domain Controller from a backup, the DC will enter Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) during the first boot. It should reboot on its own into a non-authoritative state after a short time.
Solution
If the DC does not reboot on its own, or you would like to force it out of DSRM, modify the bcd using the following commands. To do this you may have to login using the the Directory Services Restore Mode account, typically .\administrator. Open a command prompt and run the following:
More Information
Please reference this Microsoft Knowledge Base Article below for further details: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816897(WS.10).aspxFor a complete guide of how to restore a Domain Controller from a Veeam Backup please see this KB: https://www.veeam.com/kb2119
