single domain over 2 sites

[PaulGillespie]

Hello,

i have 2 offices that i need to link together. I would like to have a single domain but have AD replicate between the 2 sites.

The reason i want a single domain is that i have roaming laptop users that need to connect to each site when they are there.

I'm also planning on setting up a hardware VPN between the 2 sites.

How does this sound?

Thanks in advance

Paul

 

[Teamaker]

Thats how our network is set up, we have a 1Mb leased line and our AD replicates fine.

!!A good cup of Tetley keeps the madness at bay!!

 

[PaulGillespie]

Great. how did you set it up?

What vpn devices did you use?

Any help would be great

Paul

 

[CCFAdmin]

The sister company of ours does this. I would recommend a box to box connection. I personally prefer sonicwall, they have a great user interface. If you're under 50 users at each local a soho3 would do the job. Check out thier site at sonicwall.com. I also beleive they have info on a box to box VPN.

Another thing, make sure you have at least a T1 at each location. DSL won't cut it from experince!

So basically you'll have a WAN with a DC one each end replicating with one another. IMO, say no to two domains, then you'll need to create trusts and will have to AD.

NOTE: For those roaming laptops, if they roam from each office keep them on a workgroup named the same as the domain. (Assuming you have users on the globa vpn client through sonicwall. This avoids headache when the user is not on a network. I know this is vague, if you need more details let me know.

Good luck...Charles

 

[PaulGillespie]

Anyone know of a tutorial or step by step guide on how to add a second site?

Cheers

Paul