synchronize BDC to PDC

See :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winntas/reskit/reskit.asp

Generally sync occurs between domain controllers automatically. You can control certain aspects of it as described in the above link (please remove any embedded spaces from the above link when pasting it into your browser). You can also manually force a sync to occur.

Hi..Friend!!!

To understand the concept of sync, we see the basic need & purpose of BDC. The BDC concept was introduced with the idea of having backup domain controller, load sharing & any disaster happens to PDC.

When we install BDc , it automatically gets synchronise with PDC.Howevr we get an option to abort this operations also. In that case, mit gets automativcally synchronise when it logs in to the network.

Also there is an option in registry fcor setting up pulse. We can set thispulse value as pewr our convience. Synch. will happen anly after this pulse value.

I hope you got an answer to ur question.
regards

sandeep singla

Domain controller sync is automatic in an NT 4 domain (every 300 seconds, by default). However, you are being tricked into thinking it has definitely occurred when opening User Manager for Domains. No matter where (what system) you open User Manageron, it establishes a connection with the PDC, so the PDC's data is what you see, even if you are physically on a BDC. You can also synchronise DC's manually in a couple of ways: by selecting the server in Server manager, and clicking synchronise with the PDC, or selecting the PDC and then selecting "synchro all DCs" from the file menu. As well, a faster method is to run net accounts /sync at a command prompt.
When you change your DC's status, it is infinitely easier if both the PDC and BDC are online. That way, when you promote the BDC to PDC status, the current PDC will be cleanly demoted to BDC without your intervention.

Good luck,

Ian