Which FSMO roles for two domain controllers

[JBruyet]

Hey all, I have two domain controllers and I was wondering what the general consensus is on how to split up FSMO roles between them. Right now I have the PDC role and the RID pool manager on one DC, and Schema owner, Domain role owner and Infrastructure owner on the other. I had a tech over working on my Exchange server and he didn't think having a second DC was a good idea. I disagree--I think a second domain controller is essential. Oh yeah, I also have both DCs as Global Catalog servers. SO, is there a better way to do this? If so what is it and why?

Thanks for the info,

Joe B

 

[58sniper]

I had a tech over working on my Exchange server and he didn't think having a second DC was a good idea.

That would be the last time he touched my network.

Take a look at

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223346

Pat Richard MVP
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[pagy]

What kind of 'tech' was he exactly??

If he came from a consultancy firm I would be contacting them to check on his credentials and what exactly he is supposed to know.

If he was an independent contractor don't touch him again with a barge pole!!



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