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tcarr_encorus
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Jul 09, 2025

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

  1. Inbound replication to Server C from Server A & Server B successfully propagates for both AD and DNS zone/record changes.
  2. Outbound replication from Server C to Server A & Server B fails for both AD and DNS zone/record changes.
  3. Server A logs Event ID 1311 (KCC).
  4. Server A & B logs Event ID 1925 when trying to establish the link to Server C.

What I’ve Tried:

  1. Pointed each servers NIC's to a heathy DC with the correct suffix. 
  2. I've checked any windows FW and network FW rules to make sure no blockages.
  3. Verified A+SRV records for both heathy DC's.
  4. Confirmed AD-Integrated zones on all 3 servers show correct ACLs and records.
  5. I've tried running repadmin  → still errors.
  6. Tested RPC connectivity: TCP 135 open.
  7. Ensured subnets/site mappings are correct in Sites and Services.
  8. 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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