Re: Cannot add a second domain controller.
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 03/08/04
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Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 20:17:27 -0500
Are you using a single-label domain like DOMAIN instead of DOMAIN.COM ?
Prepi wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have upgraded our WinNT4 PDC server to Windows 2000 (Server1) mixed
> mode. The upgrade appeared to go through well, users were able to
> login to the network and work normally. However, when I tried to add
> a second domain controller (Server2), by running DCPROMO, I kept
> getting a message stating that "the domain could not be contacted or
> does not exist". The Win2000 server on which I am running DCPromo
> has succesfully joined the domain.
>
> I checked DNS on Server1 and found that all services are not
> installed. The only service installed is _tcp. This could be the
> problem. However, I have no idea how to go about installing the
> required services i.e. _msdcs, _sites, _udp. I am not sure if
> unstalling DNS from the only domain controller will destroy ADS and
> hence, loose all user account information. Users are probably using
> WINS for name resolution - I need WINS for the WinNT4 workstations.
>
> I would be greatful if someone could give me detailed instructions on
> how I could rectify the DNS problems so that I could add second
> domain controller. I cannot rebuild Server1 as it is the only domain
> controller on the network.
>
> Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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