RODC is a Read Only Domain Controller. Windows Server 2008 offers this feature. There are two DC Options not supported by the RODC. These two options are:
A Domain Controller holding this role needs to write on the partition. Since a RODC contains only the Read Only copy of AD Database.
- Making RODC a Bridgehead Server
The main function of a Bridgehead server is accept the replication from it's partner and then distribute the changes to the local site domain controllers. RODC only performs Inbound Replication.
About Nirmal Sharma
Nirmal is a Microsoft MVP in Directory Services and working as a Technical Architect/Consultant. He has been involved in Microsoft Technologies since 1994 and followed the progression of Microsoft Operating Systems and software. He is specialized in Directory Services, Microsoft Clustering, SQL, MOM, Exchange and Citrix. In his spare time, he likes to help others and write "internal" technical articles, white papers and tips on various Microsoft technologies. You can contact him at nirmal_sharma@mvps.org.
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