Read-Only Domain Controller

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A Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) is a type of Active Directory domain controller that hosts a read-only copy of the directory database to enhance security and performance in branch or untrusted locations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Active Directory domain controller role
Microsoft Windows Server feature
adminRoleSeparationAllows delegation of local RODC administration to non-domain admins
alsoKnownAs RODC NERFINISHED
belongsTo an Active Directory domain
canHost read-only DNS server role
configuredUsing Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard NERFINISHED
Server Manager (in newer Windows Server versions) NERFINISHED
dcpromo (in older Windows Server versions)
hasCharacteristic can be configured to not cache any passwords
can be deployed in perimeter networks
can be deployed in physically insecure locations
designed for branch offices
designed for untrusted locations
does not allow direct changes to directory data
does not perform outbound replication to other domain controllers
enhances security in remote sites
hosts read-only copy of Active Directory database
receives inbound replication from writable domain controllers
reduces replication traffic from branch to hub
stores a subset of user credentials
supports administrator role separation
supports credential caching
supports filtered attribute set
supports read-only DNS zones when DNS is installed
hasLimitation cannot be a source for writable replication
cannot perform updates to user or computer objects
depends on writable domain controller for password changes
hasReplicationPartner writable domain controller
introducedIn Windows Server 2008 NERFINISHED
isSecuredBy Filtered Attribute Set configuration
Password Replication Policy
managedBy domain administrators
partOf Active Directory Domain Services NERFINISHED
requires Windows Server operating system NERFINISHED
existing writable domain controller in the domain
forest functional level Windows Server 2003 or higher
securityBenefit limits credential theft risk if server is stolen
prevents unauthorized changes to Active Directory data at branch sites
supports granular control over which passwords are cached
supports separation of local server administration from domain administration
stores read-only copy of Active Directory database (NTDS.dit)
supports Global Catalog role in read-only form
Kerberos authentication
NTLM authentication
usedFor improving logon performance in branch offices
limiting impact of domain controller compromise
reducing exposure of domain credentials
supporting local authentication without full write capabilities

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Windows Server 2008 includesComponent Read-Only Domain Controller