Partition heads (usually "NC heads") are the AD objects that represent the root of a domain. So for a domain named foo.bar.baz, the DN of the partition head object is DC=foo,DC=bar,DC=baz. The replication process, amongst others, check the ACLs on the partition head before replicating, so the ACLs on the partition heads are quite important.
In fact at the Directory Experts Conference in DC, one of the scenarios in the hands-on troubleshooting contest was a messed up ACL on a partition head. Only one group figured it out, IIRC. -gil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Baudino Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 10:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ActiveDir] What's a directory partition head? All, Stupid question: What is the meaning of the phrase "directory partition heads" as used below? Thanks, Mike Use the Dcdiag tool to test that the security descriptors on the directory partition heads, such as the Schema, Domain, or Configuration directory partitions, for the proper permissions. ******************* PLEASE NOTE ******************* This E-Mail/telefax message and any documents accompanying this transmission may contain privileged and/or confidential information and is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended addressee/recipient, you are hereby notified that any use of, disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance on the contents of this E-Mail/telefax information is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action against you. Please reply to the sender advising of the error in transmission and immediately delete/destroy the message and any accompanying documents. Thank you. List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
