The answer is Yes. It also has to do with where changes to the user account database are initially made. The PDC will maintain a list of changes in the Change log until there is a sufficient number of changes to cause synchronization to occur with the BDCs. It will read the password as incorrect and query the PDC to see if it has a different password for that user. The PDC does, and authenticates the user.
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Another good resource is Chapter 1 of the Concepts and Planning Guide for Windows NT 4.0 Server. Fortunately for you, Mole is not a specie-ist. He believes that, given the proper training, bivalves can make excellent Information Technology professionals. I've tried and tried to replace a DLL that is in use but can't seem to get anything to work. Please help me before I kick my computer.