Re: Error : Windows 2003 Domain Configuration on VMWAre ESX

In news:D3A6B367-B057-47E6-B019-F7379BACDE35@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Rahul <Rahul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
Hey Guys,

I have created a Virtual Machine(On VMWare ESX 3.5 using VC 2.5)
Installed with 2003 Server R2 updated to SP2 converted to a VM
template. Using the same template created 3(a,b & c) more boxes of
same configuration. I powered all 3 of the boxes used NewSID to
generate new SID on b and c boxes. Promoted a to a Domain Controller
as x.com. Attached b and c to x.com as b.x.com and c.x.com (their
FQDN is changed to this). I tried logging in to b and c with
x\Administrator. However, I dont have any access rights ... I find it
weird I am not able to even change the Date and Time. I tried same
with a physical machine it worked for me. What is that I am doing
wrong? Why this is not working in a Virtualized Environment?

Thanks in Advance.

NewSID is not the best tool and have found numerous issues in the past using
it versus setting up a machine then sysprepping it, then before it boots up,
convert it to a template. This is the best method I've used and have never
had a problem with it since I've stopped using NewSID and the other SID
changers available. I believe the issue I've come across with concerning SID
changing is with the COM service and other underlying services that just
plain 'ole wouldn't work, especially on a server and not so much on a
workstation. I even remember a post awhile back that someone did something
similar to what you did with a server and installed Exchange on it. He had
nothing but problems and never thought to ask if he used a Ghosted copy or
template, etc. He finally called Microsoft PSS and they found it to be a
clone and the cause of his woes.

Now, this is my view on it upon first looks of your post. Maybe someone else
may have additional information for you that may be helpful.

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Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

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