Since FSMO roles are typically spread out among various domain controllers, it's not always easy to figure out which domain controller holds a particular role. Luckily, we have PowerShell and the AD ...

Last time, we discussed some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it pertains to server roles. In addition to these differences, it's also important to understand the ...

An interesting issue recently came up at my work: we rebooted one of our two DCs due to an issue with BackupExec and in doing so, we lost connectivity with the RID, PDC, Infrastructure and other roles ...

Step-By-Step: Learn how to transfer and seize FSMO roles in Active Directory Your email has been sent Know the placement of server roles within the forest and domain and how to go about moving those ...

All five FSMO roles are transferred! Step 5: Decommission the Windows Server 2003 DC The final step is to decommission the Windows Server 2003 DC. Logged onto the Windows Server 2003 DC with a domain ...

6: Don’t neglect the FSMO roles (backups) Although Windows 2000 and every subsequent version of Windows Server have supported the multimaster domain controller model, some domain controllers are more ...

Hi all. Here's the situation:<BR><BR>I have an AD environment that consists of 3 DC's, an Exchange 2k7 server, a few more member servers, and roughly 95 WinXP workstations. The main DC is doing some ...