GC contains an entry for every object in an enter prise forest but only a few properties for each object
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The ports used by GC is as follows GLOBAL CATALOG 3268 GLOBAL CATALOG 3269 https(secure)
Global catalog server
Global catalog server.
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The global catalog server.
Universal group caching. This feature allows users to log on to a domain at a remotesite without having a global catalog server present in that site.
Universal group caching. This feature allows users to log on to a domain at a remotesite without having a global catalog server present in that site.
Universal group caching. This feature allows users to log on to a domain at a remotesite without having a global catalog server present in that site.
It is required when adding the first domain controller in a forest
Global catalog...The global catalog provides quick object access to universal groups and UPNs within an AD forest.
Universal group membership caching, page 81 of your ITT 2008 server R2 handbook.