Hi Seez5,
Yes, it is possible to have two different servers sharing the same Active Directory on-premises. This is known as Active Directory replication.
To achieve this, you can install the Active Directory Domain Services role on Server B and configure it as a replica domain controller. This will allow Server B to receive a copy of the Active Directory database from Server A and keep it up to date.
Here are the high-level steps to configure Active Directory replication between Server A and Server B:
- Install the Active Directory Domain Services role on Server B.
- Join Server B to the same domain as Server A.
- Configure Server B as a replica domain controller by running the Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard and selecting the option to add a domain controller to an existing domain.
- Follow the prompts to configure the replication settings, such as the replication interval and replication schedule.
- Wait for the replication process to complete, which may take some time depending on the size of your Active Directory database.
- Test the replication by making changes to the Active Directory on Server A and verifying that they are replicated to Server B.
It's important to note that Active Directory replication requires a reliable network connection between the two servers. In your case, since the servers are in different physical locations, you may need to configure a VPN or other secure connection to ensure that replication traffic is encrypted and secure.
Best regards,
Qiuyang