Re: Server 2003 DNS ADI import or sync? WHat are my options

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I have just been told that all of the DC controllers are 2003 SP2.
-=Craig

"Craig Tate" wrote:

ROOT is the more complete location, CORP_A is the incomplete location.

I have never worked with ADI DNS, so I'm going to go and find myself a good
bit of reading material.

The network in CORP_A has approximately 12 site DC/DNS replication servers,
ROOT has 2. ROOT servers are 2003, and my local site servers for CORP_A are
2003 servers, but I do not know about the other DC units in the other
regions. There may be a few of them that are 2000 servers. I have an email
out to attempt to find out.

-=Craig

"Chris Dent [MVP]" wrote:


I suspect then that you have two versions of the same zone.

What version of Windows runs on CORP_A DC? If it's Windows 2000 it's easily
explained because the Replication Scope used on the Root servers is only
compatible with Windows 2003.

Basically, you have a version here (approximately, depending on actual
naming):

CN=MicrosoftDNS,CN=System,DC=Corp_A,DC=Root,DC=local

And a version here:

DC=ForestDNSZones,DC=Root,DC=local

Given that you have two entirely separate zones merging them won't really
work. Which is more complete right now?

If you find the verison on Corp_A is the one you wish to keep the version in
the Root should be deleted. This shouldn't have an impact on the version
running on Corp_A (but it's worth taking a backup of the zone, just in
case). Then if Corp_A is running 2003 Server you can switch the Zone
replication there to All DNS Servers in the Forest and allow that to
replicate.

--
Chris Dent
MVP Directory Services


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