To troubleshoot issues not explained by the logs, use the following tools as a starting point: Tools and commands for troubleshooting domain controller configuration %systemroot%\servicing\sessions\sessions.xml Event Viewer\ Applications and Services Logs\ Microsoft\ Windows\ DirectoryServices-Deployment\ Operational Server Manager ADDSDeployment Windows PowerShell deployment engine
Event Viewer\ Applications and Services Logs\ DFS Replication Event Viewer\ Applications and Services Logs\ File Replication Service Event Viewer\ Applications and Services Logs\ Directory Service Event Viewer\ Windows Logs\ Application Installation/Promotion of the domain controller Server Manager or ADDSDeployment Windows PowerShell operations All of these logs are enabled and configured for maximum verbosity by default. The built-in logs are the most important instrument for troubleshooting issues with domain controller promotion and demotion. Try our Virtual Agent - It can help you quickly identify and fix common Active Directory replication issues.
