Understanding Planning and Deployment for Read-Only Domain Controllers

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012

This section of the guide explains what a read-only domain controller (RODC) is. It also describes some planning issues to consider before you deploy an RODC. This section includes procedures for installing and administering an RODC.

This section includes the following topics:

• What Is an RODC?

• Prerequisites for Deploying an RODC

• Known Issues for Deploying RODCs

• RODC Placement Considerations

• RODC Installation

• RODC Administration

• RODC Removal and Reinstallation

• Securing Accounts After an RODC Is Stolen