Problem joining Windows domain from remote VPN/PPTP box

Hi guys.

I did not find any acceptable solutions of this problem for me, though
similar scenarios were discussed here, so I wanted to ask for help in solving
the problem.

The situation:

1. There exists a DC Win 2003 Small Business Server box (also a VPN dialin
server)
2. There exists a firewall (cisco ASA 5505) between client and server
configured to do PPTP passthrough/NAT
3. Remote box (Windows 2003 Server) is connecting using PPTP to the remote
server OK with administrator rights (configured via Routing and Remote
Access, persistent connection)
4. DNS/WINS server IP addresses are configured to query server (DC) box
5. LAN addresses for server and client hosts are in different networks
6. On client there exists static route for remote network that points to
configured VPN interface

Now, the problem:

I need to join the client box to remote Windows domain via this VPN PPTP
connection. However, when I am trying to do so, Windows displays the
following message:

--- [cut] ---

The domain name ABC might be a NetBIOS domain name. If this is the case,
verify that the domain name is properly registered with WINS.

If you are certain that the name is not a NetBIOS domain name, then the
following information can help you troubleshoot your DNS configuration.

DNS was successfully queried for the service location (SRV) resource record
used to locate a domain controller for domain ABC:

The query was for the SRV record for _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.ABC

The following domain controllers were identified by the query:

dcsbs.abc

Common causes of this error include:

- Host (A) records that map the name of the domain controller to its IP
addresses are missing or contain incorrect addresses.

- Domain controllers registered in DNS are not connected to the network or
are not running.

-- [cut] --

According to the message, the client box finds the DC OK (it even gets its
DNS name (dcsbs.abc) but further joining fails.

Now, more precise details:

1. I CAN ping the DC by name OK
2. I CAN browse remote network resources by name (it asks me
username/password and after providing them I can see the shares)
3. Playing with hosts/lmhosts files did not do the trick

Now, why I can not join the remote box into domain? Is it possible at all
for VPN PPTP client?

Thanks in advance,
Alex


.

Relevant Pages

  • [Full-Disclosure] R: Full-Disclosure Digest, Vol 3, Issue 42
    ... Full-Disclosure Digest, Vol 3, Issue 42 ... SD Server 4.0.70 Directory Traversal Bug ... Arkeia Network Backup Client Remote Access ...
    (Full-Disclosure)
  • RE: Remote connectivity problems
    ... do you mean you have added a remote client to SBS ... If you have hardware VPN tunnel setup using Linksys or others, ... In this scenario you have to configure the SBS Server computer to enable ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: Terminal Services Remote Control
    ... You don't need the Remote Desktop Client on the server, ... how do I get Remote Control ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.termserv.apps)
  • Re: RWW Disconnecting
    ... I have been connected from a remote site for about 3 ... DHCP server and even a wireless access ... the key codes to for Internet access. ... Client Workstations} ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: RWW Disconnecting
    ... Server to test the issue. ... I understand that remote client encounts following error message when RWW ... I strongly suggest that we rerun the Configure E-mail and Internet ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)