User logon name already in use in the enterprise (even after deletion)
I have two 2K3 domains in my forest with both DC’s same LAN. I need to move a user from one domain to the other. I deleted their user object from the first domain and cannot add to the second, even after 20 minutes. I get the error “the user logon name you have chosen is already in use on your enterprise…” How long must I wait for the change to propagate? Is there a way to force it?
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AD Should replicate in 15 to 30 minutes tops. And actually whenever you make a "security" change, (password, account delete, account create) it is supposed to force the AD replication right then and there.
Could you post the full message.... if there is more after the "enterprise" statement.
Could you post the full message.... if there is more after the "enterprise" statement.
Also what is the domain structure.... Parent -> Child? Where was the account located.... Parent ?
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For clarity I'll say the account was located on the OLD domain for this explaination. One DC for the old domain, three for the new one. Domains are completely separate but in the same forest. As far as physical topology, one new DC is on the same LAN as the old, and the others are one WAN hop away. All new DC's are completely replicated and I get the same error on all.
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OOPS. User was in the new domain already but burried in another OU. Looks like someone already added them. Cool thanks for the help eric!
No problem... You may want to investigate using AD Migration Utilies when "moving users" instead of Deleting and recreating... just a thought.
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