I'll be the first to admit that I'm a n00b when it comes to RODC's. I understand that they are RO versions of DCs, etc etc but beyond that... I couldn't tell you the best way to architect them into ...

Q. I understand that the Read Only Domain Controller (RODC) in Windows Server 2008 caches passwords for users. How much of a threat is this caching if an RODC is stolen? A. In Windows Server 2008, the ...

I'm not sure what you are asking; an RODC is capable of answering queries for authentication purposes. You don't need to be a joined computer to query AD. Yes, it will be able to authenticate, but it ...

Lost in the noise over the release of the beta 3 build of Windows Server 2008 was this gem: the read-only domain controller, or RODC. Created especially for branch offices or other environments where ...

All DCs must be running Windows Server 2008 All DCs must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 There must be at least one writable domain controller in the domain The functional level for the domain and ...

Read-only domain controllers (RODCs), a new feature of Active Directory Domain Services, represent a fundamental change in how you'll use DCs. Here's what you need to know to implement them in your ...

It’s back to the future – remember the Windows NT Backup Domain Controller (BDC)? It could log you on, but you couldn’t make any changes to it. The 2008 version of the BDC goes by the new name of Read ...

Although most branch office environments typically exhibit a similar set of characteristics, there are also organization-specific requirements that determine how the environment operates. The ...

Even if someone runs off with your remote office's domain controller, with Windows Server 2008 you don't need to worry about sensitive data being compromised. Russell Smith is a technology consultant ...