How Do You Add A Backup Domain Controller In Windows 2000?
A Windows primary domain controller can have a backup domain controller configured for the network. A backup domain controller is used to store the Windows Active Directory information in case the primary domain controller fails. A backup domain controller is a failure support technique, so clients are still able to log in and register on the domain. Adding a domain controller to the network is accomplished in the Active Directory console on the primary domain controller. Click the Windows “Start” button and select “Run.” Enter “dcpromo /adv” into the text box and press the “OK” button. This opens a wizard that guides you through the process. Click the “Next” button at the opening screen. Select “Additional domain controller for an existing domain” in the next screen labeled “Domain Controller Type.” Click the “Next” button. Select “Over the network” in the next screen. This copies the domain information to the newly created backup domain controller. Enter the domain’s administrator pa
