as long as you understand that this won't hinder domain admins from changing things in the _msdcs.forestrootdomain.com DNS zone, then you could go down this path and consider it an "obstacle". If you don't trust your child DAs to handle forest-wide config data, then they shouldn't be DAs - by using the local system account on the DC they'll always have write access to the app partition.
However, if you still want to secure the _msdcs.forestrootdomain.com DNS zone without write-access for any child DA, then I'd suggest to leave it hosted only on root domain DCs. /Guido -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dienstag, 6. September 2005 12:59 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ActiveDir] Delegating access to zone data stored in an app partition Scenario: Single forest, with a placeholder root domain and 4 regional, child domains Single group responsible for "forest operations" and each regional domain has their own domain admins for domain-wide tasks Requirement: Place _msdcs.forestrootdomain.com in a forest wide ADP but do not allow access to that data from regional domain admins. Allow root domain DAs and EAs access only. Has anyone ever considered or implemented such a design? Any supportability comments from Microsoft? Thanks, neil --------------------------------------- Neil Ruston Nomura International Plc Tel: 020 7521 3481 [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
