Branch Office AD Authentication?

From: "Rob" <YourName@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:53:02 -0500

I have several Win2003 servers in my main office. I am about to deploy a
2003 server to a branch office, connected by VPN. I am going to add the
branch server as a DC and join it to the domain.

1. Is there a way to force branch users to authenticate to the branch DC to
save log on time/logon scripts?
2. If the VPN goes down between the offices, will the branch users still be
able to log on to the domain through the branch DC?

Thanks,
Rob

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