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SBS 2 Domain Controllers

I want to know if SBS supports 2 domain controllers for the same domain.  That way if one fails the other will process logins etc.

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The reason I need another domain controller is because I am runing a 2003 sbs and I am afraid that since its the only domain controller that if it happens to fail or the server goes down for a period of time, we will not have a domain controller or exchange server. SO I would like to have another server setup off site that is also a domain controller that if that server goes down I can bring the one into the office that I was storing offisite and not need to re add everyone to a new domain.. any Ideas ?
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I would have to question your recovery strategy.

Why don't you review this recovery overview:  http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/toolkit/module.aspx?mid=131

This can help you determine what to be concerned about and how to prepare for it.

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well my concern is if something happened to the building , such as burned down.  I need a server that mimics our current domain structure that I can restore data to and just be up in running.  My bosses would not be happy with setting up a new domain and all that they want to know we have a repica on a server all ready running.. not one we have to create when the time comes.. any ideas ?
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You CAN have a replica server that you would restore your FULL BACKUP to which would NOT require you to have a new domain.  However, if your building burnt down... I would assume that your workstations would be gone as well... so I don't quite understand your thinking here.

In this line of thinking... what are you doing to prepare for a hard drive failure... which is the most common problem that occurs that will bring you down?

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