The time between replications with this source has exceeded the tombstone lifetime
This post describes how to fix the error:
"The directory service cannot replicate with this server because the time since the last replication with this server has exceeded the tombstone lifetime."and
"It has been too long since this machine last replicated with the named source machine. The time between replications with this source has exceeded the tombstone lifetime. Replication has been stopped with this source."
Cause
This error can occur when trying to replicate configuration to or from the selected DC in Active Directory Sites and Services when replication has not occurred for more days than is specified in the tombstone lifetime.
This error can also be seen when running DCDIAG /v /q /a from a Command Prompt.
Resolution
Increase Tombstone Lifetime
If you are using a test environment, you may not care if replication has not occurred for a long time, so you can resolve this issue by increasing the tombstone lifetime.
To do this:
1. Open ADSI Edit.
2. Right click the ADSI Edit root node in the tree view on the left then select Connect to...
3. In Connection Settings, change the Naming Context to Configuration then press OK
4. Navigate down to CN=Windows NT then right click CN=Directory Service and select Properties
5. Scroll down to tomestoneLifetime then double click to change the value e.g. to 36000 (100 years)
Demote DC
Another way to resolve this issue is to force demote the domain controller. Then promote the domain controller if you'd still like to use it as a DC.
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