Some questions on vCenter Server and Active Directory working together:
1. What is the proper order in which to shut down vCenter server and Active Directory and what is the proper order to bring them up again?
2. I am patching Windows on vCenter Server and it's associated Active Directory and they need to have multiple reboots. How should I prepare for this? What services do I need to stop on both servers before doing this for example to stop them from trying to communicate until they are both ready to come back into service? What are the possible impacts or problems with doing this?
3. What issues might I face with vCenter Server's permissions info getting updated or not getting updated properly from Active Directory through this process - how do I mitigate those risks or solve them if they occur.