how to read or view ntds.dit

We need to find some user information in AD for an ex-worker left a year ago.
We got a good backup for our domain controller. I assume it has ntds.dit.
If so how can I retore it as a file and read offline?

Thanks.

Hello chris,

You can't within Windows server 2003 and lower OS, this database cannot be
mounted and vied like access or sql databases.

Also see here about Useful shelf life of a system-state backup of Active
Directory when restoring an older backup:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216993

For Windows server 2008 and higher see:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...09(WS.10).aspx

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> We need to find some user information in AD for an ex-worker left a
> year ago.
> We got a good backup for our domain controller. I assume it has
> ntds.dit.
> If so how can I retore it as a file and read offline?
> Thanks.
>