The folowing is a list of features and benefits for read only domain controllers.
Features:
The deployment of RODC major features :
- Unattended installation and DCPROMO changes. You install an RODC by selecting Additional Options in the DCPROMO wizard.
- Read-Only Active Directory database. This prevents changes to the directory.
- Unidirectional replication. Since the directory is read-only, replication only occurs to the RODC. This reduces WAN traffic.
- Credential caching. The RODC does not store accounts but caches credentials for accounts that use it to log on. You can configure the caching policy using DCPROMO.
Benefits:
Here are the benefits of deploying RODC:
- Reduced security risk to a writable copy of Active Directory.
- Better logon times compared to authenticating across a WAN link.
- Better access to the authentication resource on the network.
- Better performance of directory-enabled applications.
Jeff Loucks
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