Syncing AD over the internet

[Gaz]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

 

I've got 2 networks in different buildings. The buildings aren't connected by any means other than the internet.

 

I need to sync the AD/users passwords on both servers, so if a user on network A changes their password it'll get changed on network B and vice versa.

 

One network is running Server 2003 R2 Enterprise the other Server 2008 R2 Standard

After a bit of googling I need to setup sites and services? But I've no idea what I need to do.

 

I've got a VPN connection between the two so I'm hoping to use that to securely sync it.

 

Cheers.

[sukh]

FYI

 

How Active Directory Replication Topology Works: Active Directory

[Gaz]

I can find out how it works later, I just want to get it working first.

 

I've already read that but it doesn't actually tell you how to set it up, just how it all works.

 

Cheers.

[EduTech]

So, Right hang on a minute!

 

The 2 domain controllers that you have, are they separate domains?

 

If so you are going to have to setup a Domain Trust between the two different domains.

 

How come the 2nd box was not just promoted to a DC when it was done?

 

James.

[sukh]

@Gaz - Tells you how it works, from here you can config.

 

1. Is the VPN connection permenent?

2. Create a Site/Subnet/IP ranges for each site in AD.

3. Make sure that each DC is under it's own site

4. Verify replication.

 

Sukh