AD Recovery Testing: How to Know Your Recovery Plan Will Actually Work
Commvault, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
When Microsoft Active Directory (AD) goes down, business operations grind to a halt. Users are locked out, and critical systems become inaccessible. The impact of such downtime can be severe, leading to lost productivity, revenue, and even reputational damage.
This is why having a robust AD recovery plan is crucial. But how can you be confident that your plan will work when it matters most?
The answer is simple: frequent testing.
Why AD Recovery Testing Matters
AD is the core identity and access infrastructure for most enterprises. In the event of an AD outage - whether from ransomware, corruption, or administrative error - the ability to quickly and accurately recover AD is essential for business continuity.