TASK 2
???? Objective: Configure DC3 to replicate with DC1 and DC2 only between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Step-by-Step Guide: Replication Scheduling for DC3
✅ Step 1: Promote DC3 to a Domain Controller (if not already done)
Use Server Manager or PowerShell to install the Active Directory Domain Services role and promote the server as a domain controller.
Example PowerShell command to install the AD DS role:
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Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services
To promote:
powershell
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Install-ADDSDomainController -DomainName "contoso.com"
✅ Step 2: Open Active Directory Sites and Services
Log in to DC3 or another DC with administrative tools.
Open Active Directory Sites and Services (dssite.msc).
✅ Step 3: Locate the Site
In the left pane, expand the Sites container and find the site that contains DC3.
Expand the site to find Servers.
Under Servers, select DC3.
✅ Step 4: Configure Replication Connection Objects
Expand DC3 and click on NTDS Settings.
In the right pane, you’ll see connection objects to other domain controllers (these represent replication partners).
✅ Step 5: Adjust the Replication Schedule for Each Connection
For each connection object to DC1 and DC2:
Right-click the connection object and select Properties.
Click the Change Schedule button.
✅ Step 6: Set the Replication Schedule
In the schedule window, you’ll see a grid of hours.
Clear all hours except the time window of 8 PM to 6 AM (in 1-hour blocks).
Select 8 PM to 6 AM (10 hours total) for all days.
Click OK to save.
✅ Step 7: Verify and Document
Ensure that both connection objects (to DC1 and DC2) have the updated schedule.
Document your configuration as part of your environment’s change control.
