TASK 2

???? Objective: Configure DC3 to replicate with DC1 and DC2 only between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Step-by-Step Guide: Replication Scheduling for DC3

✅ Step 1: Promote DC3 to a Domain Controller (if not already done)

Use Server Manager or PowerShell to install the Active Directory Domain Services role and promote the server as a domain controller.

Example PowerShell command to install the AD DS role:

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Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services

To promote:

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Install-ADDSDomainController -DomainName "contoso.com"

✅ Step 2: Open Active Directory Sites and Services

Log in to DC3 or another DC with administrative tools.

Open Active Directory Sites and Services (dssite.msc).

✅ Step 3: Locate the Site

In the left pane, expand the Sites container and find the site that contains DC3.

Expand the site to find Servers.

Under Servers, select DC3.

✅ Step 4: Configure Replication Connection Objects

Expand DC3 and click on NTDS Settings.

In the right pane, you’ll see connection objects to other domain controllers (these represent replication partners).

✅ Step 5: Adjust the Replication Schedule for Each Connection

For each connection object to DC1 and DC2:

Right-click the connection object and select Properties.

Click the Change Schedule button.

✅ Step 6: Set the Replication Schedule

In the schedule window, you’ll see a grid of hours.

Clear all hours except the time window of 8 PM to 6 AM (in 1-hour blocks).

Select 8 PM to 6 AM (10 hours total) for all days.

Click OK to save.

✅ Step 7: Verify and Document

Ensure that both connection objects (to DC1 and DC2) have the updated schedule.

Document your configuration as part of your environment’s change control.