FSMO roles duplicated in both first domain controller and backup domain controller... is it possible

In my experiences, I don't think it's possible.

You need to manually transfer those roles.

Nuo Yan

 

Hi all,

In my ActiveDirectory domain I set up two domain controllers. Both servers
are Windows 2000 SP4. The idea is the second domain controller should
replace the first one as soon and as automatically as possible in case of
hardware failure.
The KB article 255504 (Using Ntdsutil.exe to transfer or seize FSMO roles to
a domain controller) describes how to act in case the first domain
controller fails. This paper describes a manual procedure to transfer the
roles. I ask Is it any way I can configure the second domain controller to
automatically substitute the first one in case of failure? I mean, is it
possible to get the FSMO roles duplicated in both servers? My goal is the
second should take the full responsibility for the domain without user
intervention. Is it possible?

Thanks in advance
Sammy

 

I ask Is it any way I can configure the second domain controller to

No. How would the second DC know if the first "failed" or was just rebooted?

I mean, is it

The "S" in FSMO means "Single" meaning there can only be one per
domain/forest.

My goal is the

Not that I'm aware of.

hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE