Unfortunately, I don't have a massive lab in which I can test this, but the last time I looked at it, losing the configuration DC wasn't serious; it switched over rather painlessly. However, when you lose all DCs in the site, it can indeed take 15 minutes or so before Exchange will query AD and redirect its scope to all DCs in the domain. During that 15 minutes, nothing much happens.
Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fyodorov, Andrey Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:33 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange 2000 and DS tolpology query Hmmmm... only one DC can be designated as the Configuration DC. If it fails... Sincerely, Andrey Fyodorov Systems Engineer Messaging and Collaboration Spherion -----Original Message----- From: Ed Crowley [MVP] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 2:11 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange 2000 and DS tolpology query The obvious answer is to add another domain controller so your "AD" doesn't fail. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Timothy Schilbach Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:25 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange 2000 and DS tolpology query Hi All, How can I speed up the DS topology Query for Exchange 2000? Right now its about every 15 minutes. When my AD fails, it takes 15 minutes for it to fail over. Thans about 14 minutes too long for our executive staff. Any suggestions? Timothy _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
