DFSR SYSVOL
DFSR replicates SYSVOL between Active Directory domain controllers to distribute Group Policy files.
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Garbage Collection AD
Active Directory garbage collection periodically removes expired deleted objects from the directory database.
View definitionGroup Policy Inheritance
Group Policy inheritance determines how GPO settings from parent containers apply to child objects.
View definitionInfrastructure Master
The Infrastructure Master FSMO role updates references to objects from other domains in Active Directory.
View definitionIntersite Topology Generator (ISTG)
The ISTG coordinates replication topology between Active Directory sites.
View definitionInvocation ID
An invocation ID identifies a domain controller database instance for replication tracking.
View definitionKnowledge Consistency Checker (KCC)
The Knowledge Consistency Checker automatically manages Active Directory replication connection topology.
View definitionLoose Replication Consistency
Loose replication consistency may allow lingering objects from outdated replicas to reappear in Active Directory.
View definitionRecycle Bin Lifetime
Active Directory Recycle Bin lifetime determines how long deleted directory objects remain recoverable.
View definitionReplication Latency
Active Directory replication latency is the delay before a directory change reaches another domain controller.
View definitionReplication Metadata
Replication metadata records versions, originating servers, and timestamps of Active Directory attribute changes.
View definitionReplication Partner
A replication partner is a domain controller that exchanges directory changes with another controller.
View definitionRID Master
The RID Master allocates pools of relative identifiers used to create unique Active Directory security principals.
View definitionStrict Replication Consistency
Strict replication consistency prevents outdated replicas from reintroducing lingering directory objects.
View definitionTombstone
A tombstone represents a deleted Active Directory object retained temporarily to replicate its deletion.
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