Re: Two Sites / Two domains

Hello snarf2948,

The domain name is just an "optical" part in the setup. So if you have already
2 domains up and running and assuming that you don;t have that amount of
workstations i suggest you demote the DC in one domain to a member server
and make it an additional DC in the then exisiting domain.

Then add the other machines to that domain, disadvantage of this way is that
all user profiles data on the remote house has to be saved if they need them,
maybe to a network share or USB drive. When they are now work with there
new user account from the other domain they can copy back the really needed
data, don't use the complete user profile in the new domain.

You can also configure the machines to use MS update there own, there is
no need to use WSUS, except you like to control/test all updates before deploying
them.

If the domains are not built at this moment you can choose whatever name
you like for the internal domain, just make sure to use a Full Qualified
domain name like DOMAIN.LOC and not only DOMAIN(single label domain name
which is not recommended to use)

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I was trying to find out what would be the best way to do this. Thank
> you for all the opinions. I think ill tear down the additional doamin
> and setup a site because I do have two DC's, one at each site.
>
> As far as why would I want this? I have a WSUS server for updates.
> Previously I was going to their house to do updates and manage the
> EUD's. Now I see this being benificial to me because i no longer have
> to travel. I can also use applications to remote in and assist them
> if needed.
>
> I have both networks on a class c and two seperate subnets.
>
> Also to those who may ask... I do have a vilid license for all my
> software because I value my certifications. I have a COA on each box
> thats on the network with a vaild license. As far as backups go, I
> have a LTO2 tape on only one machine. My finances couldnt take me
> that far for one at each site.
>
> Now since I like the two sites, how do I rename my domain to something
> that fits both sites? Wow this is going to be a maintence intensive
> setup, but after its running, things will be so easy to manage and
> run.
>
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