Re: AD Site Setup

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From: Alexander Suhovey (asuhovey_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/16/04 

Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 03:23:54 +0400

>But why add additional traffic to the WAN if you don't have to?
I wonder if you follow because that was exactly my point.
Another point could be that TCO of additional DC can exeed expences of added
authorization traffic.

I don't say you don't need GC/DC in branch office. I say you may not need it
or may profit from not have it vs have it. Depends on your setup.

Al.

"ptwilliams" <ptw2001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Obviously it isn't actually necessary, and there are instances whereby you
> wont even have a DC, but for site localisation a GC is essential; thus, it
> is recommended that every site have at least one. If your sites are
> connected via fast, reliable lines then this is not as important. But why
> add additional traffic to the WAN if you don't have to?
>
> Mind you, I make every DC a GC... period!
>
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> "Alexander Suhovey" <asuhovey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > > 2. Do I need to make that server a global catalog?
> >
> > Yes. Every site should have a GC (or more.)
>
> I wouldn't be so sure. Generally, yes, but it depends on AD structure.
> Yes/No is a mater of comparing authentication traffic vs. replication
> traffic as well as of WAN link reliability/bandwidth. One could even
> consider not to have additional DC at all in small branch office with good
> WAN connection.
>
> hth,
> Al.
>
> "Herb Martin" <news@LearnQuick.com> wrote in message
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> > "Josh" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:2e92c01c46b72$adc09620$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > All:
> > >
> > > I have just setup a new remote site that has one domain
> > > controller. This site has about 20 computers connecting
> > > to the server for basic file and print services. Two
> > > questions:
> > >
> > > 1. Do I need to setup that server as a bridgehead server?
> >
> > No, it's automatic -- unless you turn off that feature and
> > take over the responsibility.
> >
> > Just make sure it is IN that site (Sites and Servers).
> >
> > > 2. Do I need to make that server a global catalog?
> >
> > Yes. Every site should have a GC (or more.)
> >
> > --
> > Herb Martin
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> >
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