Step 1. Launch Microsoft Active Directory Object Restore Wizard

To launch the Microsoft Active Directory Object Restore wizard, do one of the following:

  • On the Home tab, click Restore and select VMware vSphere > Restore from backup or Restore from replica > Application items restore > Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Open the Storage Infrastructure view. In the inventory pane, select the necessary volume snapshot. In the working area, select a VM running Microsoft Active Directory and click Application Items > Microsoft Active Directory on the ribbon. You can also right-click the VM and select Restore application items > Microsoft Active Directory objects. In this case, you will pass immediately to the Location step of the wizard.
  • Open the Home view. In the inventory pane, select Storage snapshots. In the working area, expand the necessary volume, select a VM running Microsoft Active Directory and click Application Items > Microsoft Active Directory on the ribbon. You can also right-click the VM and select Restore application items > Microsoft Active Directory objects. In this case, you will pass immediately to the Restore Point step of the wizard.

To quickly find a VM, you can use the search field at the top of the window. Enter the VM name or a part of it and click the Start search button on the right or press [ENTER].

Step 1. Launch Microsoft Active Directory Object Restore Wizard