About this tag
The tag 'initial sync' on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the initial synchronization state in DFS Replication (DFSR), particularly for SYSVOL folders on domain controllers. Discussions include problems where domain controllers remain stuck in the initial sync state due to communication errors, missing or improperly removed servers, and failed authoritative or non-authoritative sync attempts. Users seek solutions for removing phantom server references from DFS topology and troubleshooting replication failures across Windows Server 2012 and 2016 environments. Common themes involve DFSR configuration, domain controller management, and SYSVOL replication recovery.
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    sysvol folder empty due DFS problem

    Hi all, At the moment we have 4 domain controllers. In the past someone deleted a domain controller (web-arr) in the wrong way. No we have a problem wit DFS for the sysvol replication. When I run "Create Diagnostic Report" in DFS management. I see the following error: DFS Replication cannot...
    • Asterisique
    • Thread
    • active directory communication error dfs diagnostics domain controller error resolution initial sync replication server management sysvol
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    DFSR Not Replicating

    Hi All, I have this issue with a farm of 5 Domain Controllers (Windows server 2012 and 2016). DFSR is not replicating SYSVOL folder to any of the of the domain controllers. Here is a quick topology of the servers. DC01 - Primary Domain Controller DC02 - Child Domain Controller DC03 - Child...
    • Luke13TH
    • Thread
    • 2012 2016 active directory authoritative sync dfs dfsr domain controller file replication initial sync it support network issues non-authoritative replication server farm server management sync sysvol topology troubleshooting windows server
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums