I've done it over a T1 several times, slow but no issues. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+
-----Original Message----- From: Ken Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:06 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: DCPromo over WAN link??? I don't see a problem with a 3mbps link. This stuff is much more of a problem with a 64kbps frame relay link... Cheers Ken > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jond > Sent: Tuesday, 23 September 2008 10:52 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: DCPromo over WAN link??? > > Is there anything wrong with doing DCPromo over a wan link assuming > it's a halfway decent connection? > > I'm building a 3rd DC that will go into a DR warm site at a remote office. > The remote office is connected via bonded T1's(3 megs) with a Riverbed > wan optimizer, so it's pretty quick. > We're talking an AD environment with under 500 people. > > I've read through some of Microsofts whitepapers on bringing up a DC > at a remote location and they seem to suggest 2 options: > - Use a switch with dcpromo to pull the AD data off a backup CD or > tape instead of across the wire. > - Build the DC at the main office, and change the IP address when it > gets to the remote location. > > I'm thinking, why can't I simply take it out there, and run dcpromo over RDP? > Anyone see any problems with doing it this way given this scenario? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
