Azure AD Connect - Best Practice for Domain Controller Connection Settings

Jammedherbs 21 Reputation points
2020-08-26T14:00:33.467+00:00

Hi,

Is there a recommended best practice for the DC connection settings under Configure Directory Partitions in Azure AD Connect ?

i.e Should it be set to a selection of Preferred Domain Controllers, or should we leave that unchecked ?

Thanks,
Jamie

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  1. Andy David - MVP 157.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-08-26T14:03:16.86+00:00

    I would leave it unchecked unless you have a technical reason to do so. Its too easy to forget you have it hard-coded and if that DC is down or removed, you will, of course, not be able to sync.

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