The manual for NT cluster states that a maintenance partition is necessary
in order to back-up the Cluster registry hive because it cannot be backed-up
whilst it is running.  However, it then goes on to say, that this is because
it is like the 'SAM' yet the 'SAM' can be backed-up.  So, am I missing
something or is it possible to stop the cluster and run a back-up which will
back-up the cluster registry hive, therefore removing the need for a
maintenance partition?

Also what should I be looking for if I have a successful back-up of the
Cluster registry hive.( How can I tell that I have backed it up?)

TIA
Jacquie

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