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What is Global Catalog Server?
Posted Saturday, 27 October 2007 by

A global catalog server is a domain controller it is a master searchable database that contains information about every object in every domain in a forest. The global catalog contains a complete replica of all objects in Active Directory for its host domain, and contains a partial replica of all objects in Active Directory for every other domain in the forest. It have two important functions:

  • Provides group membership information during logon and authentication
  • Helps users locate resources in Active Directory