The PDC FSMO is also important for password changes. See: http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2005/11/24/161.aspx The PDC FSMO in the forest root domain sync time with an external time source if configured so (also see: http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2005/11/20/111.aspx) Besides that the DCs in child domains might wanna sync with it and DCs in its domain want to sync with it As I know of there is no difference in time sync in which ever mode/level cheers, jorge
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Manjeet Singh Sent: Tue 12/13/2005 8:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] time sync.. In an windows 2003 AD environment- In terms of time sync, what's the effect on client when the server having PDC emulator role is down? One of my third party clients (outside the AD environment) is unable to sync the time with the AD ntp server when PDC emulator server was down. What are the actual roles of a PDC emulator in syncing the time? Is this functionally is different in mixed and native mode? Thanks, Manjeet This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you.
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