Back up a certification authority
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To back up a certification authority
Warning
The procedures discussed in this article demonstrate how to back up only the certification authority (CA) database and private key. If you want to back up the CA database, private key, and CA configuration, see the backup procedures in AD CS Migration: Migrating the Certification Authority (https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee126140.aspx). To back up all the configuration data for a computer, run a System State Data backup (https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc781353.aspx).
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Log on to the system as a Backup Operator or a Certification Authority Administrator.
Open the Certification Authority console.
In the console tree, click the name of the certification authority (CA).
- Certification Authority (Computer)/CA name
On the Action menu, point to All Tasks, and then click Back Up CA.
Follow the instructions in the Certification Authority Backup Wizard.
Note
In general, you should use Backup to back up and restore both the CA and the server. For more information about backing up a computer running a Windows Server 2003 operating system, see Related Topics.
Using a command line
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
certutil -backup <BackupFolder>
Value | Description |
---|---|
backup |
Specifies a full backup of the CA's database. |
BackupDirectory |
Specifies the path to use to store the backup data. |
Tip
certutil -backup -?
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.
See Also
Concepts
Role-based administration Working with MMC console files Restore a certification authority from a backup copy Using Network Monitor Backup Checklists for Backing Up and Restoring Data Certutil tasks for backing up and restoring certificates