Re: dcdiag errors

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I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but when I tried to set up a new ras server and had everyone switch the ip in their vpn connection, it is not working properly. They can connect, but then they can not access anything on the network. I tried having them both up at the same time, but as soon as someone connected to the new one, I can not ping anyone connected to the old one. So I had to switch them back to the old one. Maybe your workaround would be my best option.

Ace Fekay [MVP] wrote:
In news:OpW4fmFsIHA.672@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Phil Loper <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
There are 2 DCs and 2 DNS servers. DC1 is a DC and a DNS server, DC2
is DC only, and the third server I was referring to is DNS only and
is set up as secondary. Should it be set up differently? My
problems still exist after making the previous changes and rebooting.
Thanks!

If you have two DCs, I would suggest to make the other a DNS server and eliminate the Secondary on the member server. Numerous benefits. I would make the partner as the first entry, and itself as the second entry. Same with the client machines. Make sure updates are allowed on the zone.

I would also suggest to remove that PPP connection off the DC. That can cause numerous issues, and as Meinold stated, it is highly recommended to NOT multihome a DC. This may be the root of all your problems. Multihoming a DC cause numerous problems, ESPECIALLY if it is a PPP connection. What is that connection for? ADSL? VPN from RRAS? If for a PPPoE connection for ADSL, I would suggest eliminating it completely and using a $40 USD LInksys router, if budget is a concern. If budget is no concern, I suggest to get a Pix. If for VPN, I suggest to put RRAS on the member server.

If you want to keep the PPP connection on the server (RRAS or not), I have a multi-step method to properly configure it that includes a few registry changes. But I don't think you want to go through all of that and would want to make your life a little easier by single-homing the machine.

Ace






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