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tcarr_encorus
Jul 09, 2025Copper Contributor
Windows Server 2019 AD & DNS replication
Hello,
I'm running into issues with AD & DNS replication on a recently joined server in our environment.
Environment:
- Three writable DCs in separate sites:
- Server A (Site A) – Windows Server 2019, AD DS & DNS (healthy)
- Server B (Site B) – Windows Server 2019, AD DS & DNS (healthy)
- Server C (Site B, new) – Windows Server 2019, AD DS & DNS (failing)
Issues Observed
- Inbound replication to Server C from Server A & Server B successfully propagates for both AD and DNS zone/record changes.
- Outbound replication from Server C to Server A & Server B fails for both AD and DNS zone/record changes.
- Server A logs Event ID 1311 (KCC).
- Server A & B logs Event ID 1925 when trying to establish the link to Server C.
What I’ve Tried:
- Pointed each servers NIC's to a heathy DC with the correct suffix.
- I've checked any windows FW and network FW rules to make sure no blockages.
- Verified A+SRV records for both heathy DC's.
- Confirmed AD-Integrated zones on all 3 servers show correct ACLs and records.
- I've tried running repadmin → still errors.
- Tested RPC connectivity: TCP 135 open.
- Ensured subnets/site mappings are correct in Sites and Services.
- I've tried to seed a zone and record on the healthy servers in efforts of t/s.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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- L_Youtell_974Iron Contributor
hello,
maybe you have some trouble with a port communication . Try to find out with GitHub - ryanries/ADReplStatus: AD Replication Status Tool. This tool will allow to test every port from different server. Try to test it and see if any port is not block.
And your network card, what is the DNS server?