Understanding Connection Agreements
A connection agreement acts as a control mechanism for directory replication
between the Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5
directory and the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Active Directory. The connection agreement defines the following:
- Directory, or directories, to be replicated
- Exchange replication objects
- Windows replication objects
- Replication direction
- Schedule
- Deletion method
- Advanced options
Although only one instance of the ADC can be installed
on a single computer running Windows 2000 Server, multiple Connection Agreements
can be established. Each Connection Agreement can be configured to
perform unique replication tasks. For example, one Connection Agreement
can continuously update the Windows 2000 Server Active Directory, while
another Connection Agreement can update the Windows
contacts to the Exchange directory daily at 6:00 P.M.
Note To have the option to Exchange mailboxes when creating new users in Active Directory Users
and Computers, you must configure a two-way Connection Agreement or a one-way Connection Agreement
from Windows to Exchange. A one-way Connection Agreement from Exchange to Windows will not
provide the option to add a mailbox for the user because one already exists.
You can also establish Primary Connection Agreement. A Primary Connection
Agreement creates new objects, while all other Connection Agreements only replicate
information to existing objects.
Related Topics
Set Up a Connection Agreement