FSMP Roles

[Scott Compton]

Is it possible to have a second server in an Active Directory environment
performing FSMO roles for redundency? Can these processes be mirrored?

Thanks in advance,
Scott

 

[Laura E. Hunter \(MVP\)]

Only one server can hold a FSMO role at any time. (Hence the S, "Single.)
However, the FSMO roles can be easily transferred to another domain
controller if needed. (Hence the F, "Flexible").

Using Ntdsutil.exe to Seize or Transfer FSMO Roles to a Domain Controller:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;255504

DISCLAIMER: If you need to seize the Schema or RID Master, the old machine
must be re-formatted and re-installed before returning to your network.