Read on here about the locator process.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/identity/how-domain-controllers-are-located
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Avinash Yadav
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In a single site with multiple domain controllers how does a client choose which domain controller to authenticate to.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
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2022-11-23T13:51:37.377+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Thameur-BOURBITA 36,491 Reputation points Moderator2022-11-20T13:44:06.8+00:00 Hi,
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