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adding second adfs server

systemsT20 1 Reputation point
2020-07-23T20:45:45.533+00:00

I like to confirm below steps as we are planning to add second adfs server and create a farm.

Currently we have adfs running on server 2012r2 ... with adfs1.domain.com
and dns entry as adfs.domain.com (using for dropbox,zoom, adobe etc etc)

now to add second server build server 2012r2 name adfs2
export communications SSL from adfs1 and import in adfs2
run wizard for new install and add to farm ?
we have WID no SQL db
once its done in dns add point adfs2 also ?
What about Token - encrypting / signing situation ?

Thanks

Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
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  1. 9704244848 186 Reputation points
    2020-07-24T21:57:29.517+00:00

    now to add second server build server 2012r2 name adfs2
    export communications SSL from adfs1 and import in adfs2
    run wizard for new install and add to farm ?

    Basically your describe steps are right.
    Did you create a FARM when you set up the first AD FS server?

    we have WID no SQL db

    That is no problem. WID supports up to +- 20 AD FS instances.

    What about Token - encrypting / signing situation ?

    Export and import the required ssl certificate(s) from the first AD FS serverbefore you start the configuration wizard on the second AD FS server.

    Note: It is recommended to use a hardware or vitual load balancers for your szenario. The Windows LNB ist not right product for it.