Active Directory Replication Types

I find myself quite often trying to keep straight all the different replication activities that can occur within an Active Directory (AD) domain.

There is:

Intrasite Replication
    Urgent Replication
    Intersite Replication
    Intersite Change Notification Replication
    Reciprocal Replication
    Immediate Replication
    Manual Replication

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Active Directory Maximum Limits

I ran across a document from Microsoft that lists maximum limits for Active Directory. This document pertains to Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. There is no reference to Windows Server 2008 in the document. However, the majority of the limits also apply to Windows Server 2008.

Below is a summary of the maximums. The full details, including rationale, can be found here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc756101.aspx. Continue reading “Active Directory Maximum Limits”

TechNet Virtual Labs: Windows Server 2008 R2

Come experience the newest release of Windows Server. In these virtual labs, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive new and improved features and functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2, including management, network protection, and improvements to Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services). Continue reading “TechNet Virtual Labs: Windows Server 2008 R2”