To comprehend how Active Directory works necessitates knowledge of SYSVOL replication. SYSVOL replication is the process of replicating the contents of the SYSVOL share on each domain controller (DC) in a domain. To ensure that all DCs contain the same version of critical files like Group Policy Objects (GPOs), logon scripts, and other system-related files, replication is essential. Therefore, it is important to ascertain that SYSVOL replication is operating reliably to prevent issues with domain services and user logons.
Checking SYSVOL replication involves using various tools and techniques. One common method is to use the “repadmin” command-line tool. “Repadmin” provides a comprehensive set of commands to manage and troubleshoot replication, including the ability to check the replication status of SYSVOL. You can also use the “dcdiag” tool, which offers a more user-friendly interface for diagnosing common Active Directory issues, including SYSVOL replication problems.