ImmanuelUlmer
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Active Directory Replication
Hello Experts,
I wnat to have a backup server on a remote location (other netowork) for our ERP server. For this purpose I restored from a complete backup the whole system on a new server. The Server is running WIn 2003 and is a domain controller. I want this two servers (backup server and production server) replicate their Active Directory and the SQL server database. My question is what do I need to do in order to have this two server replicate their AD one to another, taking into account that I have two server exactly the same installation, same computer name, in two differrent networks.
Please help.
thanks,
Immanuel
I wnat to have a backup server on a remote location (other netowork) for our ERP server. For this purpose I restored from a complete backup the whole system on a new server. The Server is running WIn 2003 and is a domain controller. I want this two servers (backup server and production server) replicate their Active Directory and the SQL server database. My question is what do I need to do in order to have this two server replicate their AD one to another, taking into account that I have two server exactly the same installation, same computer name, in two differrent networks.
Please help.
thanks,
Immanuel
Because the 2nd server is a clone of the original server, therefore has the same Unique Identifier, it's not going to be possible to replicate AD between server 1 and 2.
You'll need to install a new server and add it to the domain as DC (dcpromo), and define AD Sites for the 2 subnets to enable replication.
You'll need to install a new server and add it to the domain as DC (dcpromo), and define AD Sites for the 2 subnets to enable replication.
ASKER
Hi,
I have currently an exact copy, I think they make relpication between th AD. I opened a user in one domain controller, and he showed up after some time in the other (I need double check this). I didn't configure any replication, but I think it does it. Is this logical? How can I check if they should make replcation or not?
Physically the two server are seperated by a router.
thanks so far,
Immanuel
I have currently an exact copy, I think they make relpication between th AD. I opened a user in one domain controller, and he showed up after some time in the other (I need double check this). I didn't configure any replication, but I think it does it. Is this logical? How can I check if they should make replcation or not?
Physically the two server are seperated by a router.
thanks so far,
Immanuel
ASKER
Just to clarify, the two servers have the same system name.
The IP Addresses are of differrent networks.
ASKER
Hello RedWulf,
I want to avoid to install the server from scratch, because I don't want to go into the ERP INstallation, which is very complicated.
Is there a way to recreate the AD with another identifier?
thanks for your help,
Immanuel
I want to avoid to install the server from scratch, because I don't want to go into the ERP INstallation, which is very complicated.
Is there a way to recreate the AD with another identifier?
thanks for your help,
Immanuel
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you will come accross issues with your naming and ip addressing
what kind of connection do you have between the two, are they currenty two different domains?