forest replication

Testimo

28 Nov: Active Directory Domain Services could not replicate the directory partition – The replication operation encountered a database error

If you ever encounter an error while trying to create a new domain within a forest saying, “The replication operation encountered a database error,” it makes you sweat a bit. Your brain tells you it will be a nightmare to fix, do I have proper backups to make it happen, and the question “why now” shows up.