If a client can't find a DC in its site, it will then try to find any DC in its domain, regardless of site, based on the weights and priorities associated with the DCs locator records in DNS. Site link cost doesn't enter into the process.
However, NETLOGON does use site link cost to determine the covering DC for a DC-less site. -gil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Figueroa, Johnny Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:33 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: [ActiveDir] DC II We are in the process of coming up with a 2nd Data Center for DR. I am working on the AD part of it and I am trying to find out what the process is for finding a DC in DC II of DC I is down. I looked at some of the Domain Locator articles and it talks about how a client finds a DC and what happens if the DC that it contacts is not in its site, etc, etc. What I don't see is what happens if the DC I site is down?... How could it find DC II, is that all part of the site cost?. It has been a while and I am confused, is Site Costs used to find DCs or just for replication? Any articles or explanations are appreciated. Thanks Johnny Figueroa Enterprise Network Consultant/Integrator Network Services Banner Health Voice (602) 495-4195 Fax (602) 495-4406 WARNING: This message, and any attachments, are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or employee/agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
