I have just one DC running, but I have a virtual hard drive file backed up that has a DC installation on it. I reckon this is ample for home! Ray at work -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sorin Srbu Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 10:15 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Windows 2000 domain disaster recovery The best bet, for starters, is to at all times have two DCs running, no exceptions. The next level/step is dependent on the person you ask. 8-) HTH.