Configuring a Domain Controller as a Global Server
Global Catalog holds a replica of every object in Active Directory, but with a limited number of each object's attributes. The Global Catalog stores the attributes most frequently used in search operations (such as a user's first and last names) and those attributes required to locate a full replica of the object. The Active Directory replication system builds the global catalog automatically. The attributes replicated into global catalog include a base set defined by Microsoft. Administrators can specify additional properties to meet the needs of their installation.
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003
1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Sites and Services
2. Expand Sites > Default-First-Site-Name > Servers > Server Name (TEST1) > NTDS Settings
3. Right click NTDS Settings and select Properties
3. Right click NTDS Settings and select Properties
4. Click Apply
5. Check Global Catelog and Click OK
5. Check Global Catelog and Click OK
Windows Server 2008
1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Sites and Services
2. Expand Sites > Default-First-Site-Name > Servers > Server Name (TEST1) > NTDS Settings
3. Right click NTDS Settings and select Properties
3. Right click NTDS Settings and select Properties
4. Click Apply
5. Check Global Catelog and Click OK
5. Check Global Catelog and Click OK
6. Click Yes and OK