How to quickly create a test ADAM instance in the QA environment that is a replica of production ADAM but then disconnect it from production.

Question

I have restored from file backup an ADAM instance onto our QA server that was backedup from a production ADAM instance.
The instance functions fine except that for stuff like FSMO roles, it still thinks its connected to the production ADAM instance.
How can I completely disconnect and cut off this restored instance from production?
I never want this replica to ever replicate with produciton again.
This should be a standalone QA ADAM instance for testing only.
The only thing I might want to do is add another QA ADAM server for this instance to replicate with.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,
When install a new ADAM instance, you have the option to replicate from another ADAM instance. After that, you can configure/delete site and replication information to prevent replication. Please refer to the following article.
Administering replication and configuration sets
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc783192(WS.10).aspx
Manage Replication, Sites, and Configuration Sets
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786365(WS.10).aspx
Also, other articles are very helpful, please read them to get more information.
Thanks.
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