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- primary domain controller
- Looking to purchase a new rack server to act as our Primary Domain Controller. Will be running on Server 2003. This server will only act as our Primary Domain Controller. We will not be running any apps or files on this server. Our network supports approx...
- Tags: Servers, NETWORKING, david.raissle@..., server, primary domain controller, domain controller
- Discussion threads 2007-10-29
- primary domain controller Crash
- I have 2 domain controllers run 2003 R2. Server A is the primary and B is my Backup. My primary domain controller, A, crashed. I ran NTDSUTIL command deleted the DC A which also promoted DC B to primary. I now have a new server that I...
- Tags: Servers, arthur.christy@..., primary domain controller, server, new server, domain controller
- Discussion threads 2007-09-07
- installing additional domain controller in WIN 2000
- hi, we have a dual computer using the disk array using the windows 2000 AS. recently one of the server crashed and had to reinstall the operating system from the scratch. the primary domain controller is still operational however while i try to confiugre the additional domain controller using dcpromo...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Active Directory, abidbajre@..., Microsoft Windows 2000, domain controller, Active Directory Domain
- Discussion threads 2007-08-16
- Replacing primary domain controller
- I am planning to replace our Primary Domain Controller, possibly with the same name.Anybody know of best practices to do that. I will be retiring the old server.What flavor...NT4, W2K, W2K3? I am going to assume that since you said PDC not DC that it is NT4... Build...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, TechIntern, PDC, primary domain controller, domain controller
- Discussion threads 2007-08-03
- Running Windows Update on a primary domain controller
- I'm trying to find if there is a "best practice" for running windows update on our Primary Domain Controller. Our network runs with one primary and two other Domain Controllers. We've been updating the PDC by autodownloading the updates then picking the time to install (which usually requires restart...
- Tags: rickl@..., domain controller, primary domain controller
- Discussion threads 2007-07-17
- DHCP redundancy
- I'm trying to create a 2 node cluster the purpose of which is to create DHCP failover. I have a primary domain controller and a secondary domain controller both running Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition. The primary domain controller is functioning as a DHCP server and I want the secondary...
- Tags: glenn22@..., domain controller, DHCP, redundancy
- Discussion threads 2007-04-12
- rebuild primary domain controller
- Hi guys & gals & professionals Any body can tell me if a domain have only one primary domain controller and if that domain controller crashed,then is there any way to rebuild the primary domain...
- Tags: ap9am@..., domain controller, primary domain controller
- Discussion threads 2007-02-28
- FreeNetEnumerator (exe)
- FreeNetEnumerator is a tool to enumerate computers in a domain. Depending on enumeration parameters the tool can work in different ways. It can enumerate all computers (if 'All Computers' is selected), all SQL servers only (if 'Microsoft SQL Servers' is selected ), all primary domain controllers only (if 'Primary domain...
- Tags: Primary Domain Controller, Microsoft SQL Server, Domain Controller, Computer, FreeNetEnumerator, Productivity
- Software downloads 2005-11-01
- primary domain controller
- Hi Folks I m looking for any specific way to promote all my Users from one Windows 2003 Server Enterprise edition to a Windows SBS 2003. Please help me to shift around 35 users to configure ADS in the new Setup.RegardsJ.D
- Tags: das_jagannath@..., domain controller, e-mail, primary domain controller, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-09
- Synchronize time throughout your entire Windows network
- Properly synchronizing your network with a consistent and accurate time source is very important. However, it's not enough to simply synchronize the time on your network devices—this effort should extend all the way to the desktop. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins discusses how to synchronize time throughout...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, NETWORKING, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, time source, network, domain controller, Security Solutions Newsletter, Primary Domain Controller, Emulator, Mike Mullins, Security, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"
- Technical articles 2006-02-16
- How to use BDC to rebuild PDC?
- When a Primary Domain Controller machine fails, it really helps to have at least one Backup domain controller so that Active Directory Users in the network may continue using the domain. However, most shared fodlers and files also reside inside the PDC and if the PDC machine itself is...
- Tags: PDC, domain controller
- Q&A 2006-08-15
- Know the difference between Active Directory and Windows NT 4 domains
- Many organizations currently running Windows NT are considering making the move to Windows Server 2003. But before beginning this considerable upgrade, it's important to understand some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it pertains to server roles. Microsoft moved Windows 2000 to extended...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, domain controller, primary domain controller, backup domain controller, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Windows Server, Domain, Server, Software, Hardware
- Technical articles 2005-09-13
- Tech Tip: Follow these tips when upgrading to Windows Server 2003 from NT
- To help ensure your Windows Server 2003 upgrade doesn't go awry, follow these three implementation tips. Migrating from a Windows NT domain structure to an Active Directory implementation can initially be an anxiety-ridden experience. You're basically replacing the core of your Windows network in one fell...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Primary Domain Controller, Microsoft Windows Server, Domain Controller, Microsoft Windows NT, Backup, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Backups, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software
- Technical articles 2004-08-13
- Tech Tip: Know the difference between Active Directory and Windows NT 4 domains
- It's important to understand some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it pertains to server roles. See how Windows Server 2003 differs from NT 4. With Windows NT 4 rapidly approaching the end of its life, many organizations currently running Windows NT...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Primary Domain Controller, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Domain Controller, Domain, Server, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2004-08-13
- Additional Domain Controllers
- I'm trying to set up a Windows 2003 server (standard ed.) as an additional domain controller. The primary domain controller is running windows NT 4 with the latest service pack.When I try to add active directory in my win2k3 server it asks me the domain. when I click...
- Tags: additional domain controller, domain, domain controller, Jas03, server, windows
- Q&A 2005-04-08
- Server Savers: Windows 2000 Active Directory resuscitation techniques
- A backup and restore manual for Windows 2000 Active DirectoryIf you’ve ever had a Windows server completely fail, you know that bringing the server back online is not a walk in the park. Bringing a member server or a stand-alone server back from the dead isn’t really that complicated. However,...
- Tags: Backups, Operating systems, technique, server, Microsoft Windows 2000, Talainia Posey, backup, domain controller, backup domain controller, Microsoft Windows, primary domain controller, Microsoft Windows NT, Security Accounts Manager
- Technical articles 2001-04-04
- Understanding Active Directory replication
- Knowing how Active Directory functions is key to making Windows 2000 work properly. One thing you must learn is how Active Directory replicates changes across your network. In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey explains Active Directory replication.If you’ve worked much with Windows 2000, you know just how important Active...
- Tags: Directory services, Brien M. Posey MCSE, domain controller, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, primary domain controller, Microsoft Windows 2000, replication, database
- Technical articles 2001-02-16
- Backing up and restoring Active Directory
- As a network administrator, you back up important data on your network. In Windows 2000, one of the most important pieces of data is Active Directory. In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey shows you how to back up and restore Active Directory.If you’ve been a network administrator for any...
- Tags: Directory services, Backups, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, domain controller, backup, Microsoft Windows, primary domain controller, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000
- Technical articles 2001-02-08
- NetAdminChallenge: Sonya?s connection solution
- Sonya has several options when it comes to connecting remote users to her network. But she's unsure which solution will meet the requirements set forth by her company's management. Help Sonya out, and you could win a newly designed TechRepublic T-shirt.Welcome to the NetAdminChallenge!Every so often, NetAdminChallenge poses a systems...
- Tags: Backups, Jim Wells MBA, backup domain controller, domain controller, primary domain controller, backup, Sonya, subnet, LMHOSTS
- Technical articles 2000-10-10
- NetAdminChallenge: Patty's PDC/BDC proposal
- Every so often, NetAdminChallenge poses a systems or network problem to give you a chance to test your admin savvy and troubleshooting skills. Some challenges are routine, while others may be more difficult. We then conduct a random drawing from the correct responses received and send two lucky winners...
- Tags: Backups, Processors, Jim Wells MBA, backup domain controller, domain controller, subnet, primary domain controller, backup, Paula, processor
- Technical articles 2000-09-19
