Re: Best Overall SBS2003 Prem Install Procedure?

From: root (postmaster_at_buchanangc.com)
Date: 05/29/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 14:44:00 -0700

"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e6bs8rbREHA.3580@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Now does anyone really KNOW what happens if the NIC[s] aren't plugged to
> > something and why?
>
> It may have to do with getting the server promoted to a DC without having
to
> manually install (then remove) the MS Loopback Adapter.
>
> "Active Directory Installation Failed" Error Message When You Use
> Dcpromo.exe to Promote a Server
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;259567

Thanks, that sounds more in the arena of what the issue IS about.

Further found some MS wording:

"CAUSE
These errors occur because the service is dependent on the network
connectivity and must have at least one network connection to start.

RESOLUTION
To resolve the problem if the network cable is unplugged, reconnect the
network cable, and then restart the service.

To prevent the service from stopping, install the Microsoft Loopback
Adapter. This adapter will make sure that at least one network connection is
present.

STATUS
This behavior is by design. "

Services don't start etc. is why a NIC might need to be
plugged...dependencies.
"At least one"......now did I say that somewhere earlier in this thread?

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