DC to user ratio

[Guest]

I was told that Microsoft recommended a DC for every site with at least 50
users. Why is this? What could happen if you are way over the 50 users?

The reason I ask is: In our company we have 2 DC's at our Allentown Pa
site. These DC's service around 800 users. Some users at remote sites are
noticing it taking a few minutes for policies to apply when they boot up
their computer and after logon. This is sporadic and does not happen to the
same people every day.
Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

Need more info. Over what type of connection are the remote users
connecting. What OS are in play. How are your site links configured and
what are their available bandwidths?

 

[Guest]

All are going over at least a T1. OS is Windows 2000. All of these sites are
configured to go to our Allentown site.