Add a certification authority backup operator

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To add a certification authority backup operator

Open Local Security Settings.
In the console tree, click User Rights Assignment.

Where?
- Security Settings/Local Policies/User Rights Assignments
In the details pane, double-click Back up file and directories.
Click Add User or Group and, in Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user or group to add as a backup operator, and then click OK.
In the details pane, double-click Restore file and directories.
Click Add User or Group and, in Enter the object names to select (examples), type the name of the user or group to add as a backup operator, and then click OK.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open Local Security Policy, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Local Security Policy.

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