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Multiple domain controllers and domain time server
I maintain existing solutions, almost never setting up an entire new network. One of my customers has three DC's (DC1, DC2, DC3). When running nltest /dsgetdc:<DomName> /timeserv on the servers I'm...
Some general info
- All domain members should use NT5DS domain time.
- Desktops and member servers sync with any domain controller.
- Domain controllers sync with PDC emulator (one per domain)
- PDC emulator in child domain can sync with any domain controller in parent domain.
- PDC emulator in parent domain syncs with either a hardware clock or possibly an external source.
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/nepapfe/2013/03/01/its-simple-time-configuration-in-active-directory/