The account or the DC computer account doesn't have "Replicating Directory Changes" rights on the naming context.
Right-click your Command Prompt or PowerShell and select .
Use ADSIEdit or a similar tool to check the userAccountControl attribute. A healthy DC typically has a value of . If it is a lower value like 0x288, the system isn't recognizing the server as a trusted DC. 3. Verify Replication Permissions Dsreplicagetinfo(Pending_Ops Null) Failed Error 0X2105
A common culprit for "access denied" is a misconfigured computer account. Run DCDIAG /TEST:MachineAccount on the affected DC.
Before diving into complex AD edits, ensure you are running your diagnostic tools correctly. The account or the DC computer account doesn't
Sometimes IPv6 using a loopback address as the primary DNS can interfere. Try temporarily disabling the IPv6 stack to see if connectivity restores. 5. Reset the Machine Account Password
The destination DC's computer account is missing critical flags like SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNT or TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATION . A healthy DC typically has a value of
Ensure the _msdcs zone is healthy and populated with records on your primary DC.