Building a new Read only DC - License


hi all,

i build new read dc.

our current ad @ 2003 level.

what need licensing wise install new 2008 r2 server , promote read dc , raise level 2003/2008.

we have licenses activate 2008r2 servers there more needs done?

thanks

mac



hi,

you can not have rodc running in domain without regular windows 2008 r2 dc running, rodc syncs windows 2008 dc , not sync windows 2003 dc.

you need follow following steps

  • prepare forest schema running adprep /forestprep
  • prepare each domain want install domain controller runs windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 running adprep /domainprep /gpprep
  • prepare forest read-only domain controllers (rodcs), if plan install them, running adprep /rodcprep.

install new windows 2008 r2 server , promote domain controller.

install another windows 2008 r2 server @ location need rodc , run dcpromo on , promote rodc.


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