Re: Wierd DNS issue plaguing me...

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BUT when I try and run DCPromo on it so that is
> can be a secondary backup DC incase the PDC fails, the AD wizard chokes
> saying it "can't find the domain TCHHS.DOM, either it is not and AD domain
> or
> the name is incorrect. There may be a problem with DNS."

Is the server you are promoting pointed to your first server for DNS in the
properties of TCP/IP?

hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"Xkhanx" <Xkhanx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have a single PDC named tchhs.dom. It was set up using DCPromo after all
> latest service packs, SPK4 and updates were done via the Windows Update.
> Choices selected were "Primary Single DC", and I also let the Wiz set up
> DNS
> for this domain. Everything works beautifully, all my people can log on as
> required to the citrix system for their work apps, TS works fine in the
> network, mapped drives are solid.
>
> Here lies the problem. I built a new box (Intel, intel chipset, etc.) and
> set up Win2k as before with SPK4 and all updates, joined the box to the
> domain with no problem and mapped a few different network drives. All
> without
> issues and a clear event log. BUT when I try and run DCPromo on it so that
> is
> can be a secondary backup DC incase the PDC fails, the AD wizard chokes
> saying it "can't find the domain TCHHS.DOM, either it is not and AD domain
> or
> the name is incorrect. There may be a problem with DNS."
>
> If i run NSLOOKUP from anywhere on the network, no matter what box I am on
> it says "Can't find server name for 10.20.1.158, non existant domain ***
> Default servers not available" deafult server unknown Address 10.20.1.158.
>
> I can ping the server by IP and by name, IP and by funn DNS name
> mandi.tchhs.dom with no problems.
>
> If i run DCDiag it passes all tests but it does have one error, but the
> error doesn't qualify it enough to fail the test. It is the FRSSYSVOL test
> and the error is "Error: no record of File Replication System, Sysvol
> started. The active directory may be prevented from starting.


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