# Modifying settings for an Active Directory forest

Active Directory forest settings include backup plan and credentials.

## Modify the backup plan

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Active Directory.

   The Overview page appears.

2. On the Forests tab, click the forest to recover.

   The forest page appears.

3. On the Configuration tab, click the backup plan.

   The backup plan page appears.

   For information about backup plan settings, see Backup Plans.

## Modify the credentials for topology discovery

The credentials under Connection settings are used to discover the Active Directory topology. The forest topology is automatically refreshed every 24 hours so that new domain controllers are added and decommissioned domain controllers are removed.

Verify that the credentials are correct.

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Active Directory.

   The Overview page appears.

2. On the Forests tab, click the forest.

   The forest page appears.

3. On the Configuration tab, in the Connection settings section, beside the credential, click the action button , and then select Edit.

   The Edit credentials dialog box appears.

4. Update the password of the existing credential or select a new credential.

5. Click Save.

## Refresh the forest topology

The forest topology is automatically refreshed every 24 hours. New domain controllers are discovered, deprecated domain controllers are removed, and domain controller properties such as FSMO roles and Global Catalog status are updated.

You can manually refresh the topology.

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Active Directory.

   The Overview page appears.

2. On the Forests tab, click the forest.

   The forest page appears.

3. On the Overview tab, in the Summary section, beside Discovery status, click the refresh button.

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