FSMO hold into virtual or physical server

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We have 5 active directory 3 virtual machine and 2 physical , should hold 5 role fsmo into virtual or physical server ?

dave patrick · Answer

Assuming the availability is equal then physical/virtual would not be a consideration. Some guidelines here on roles placement.
FSMO placement and optimization on AD DCs - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs
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tien ngo thanh · Answer

Dave PatrickI can hold all role in one server ? and if this server failure then i can resize fsmo another server ?

farismalaeb · Answer

Tien Ngo Thanh&nbsp;I remember old in the days, Windows 2003, the recommendation was to have the FSMO and the PDC in a physical, for timing issues and sync as the hardware will provide better accuracy, but I don't think this is applicable these days.So if its on Virtual or Physical and you are maintaining the HA, then no worry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

dave patrick · Answer

I can hold all role in one server ? and if this server failure then i can resize fsmo another server ?
Yes, that's correct.
Transfer or seize FSMO roles - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs
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dave patrick · Answer

So if its on Virtual or Physical and you are maintaining the HA, then no worry.
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Yes, no worries, just configure affinity so that all domain controllers would not migrate to a single host.
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