<div>
<div class="content wysiwyg-content">
Hello all,<br />
<br />
I am currently implementing Active Directory into my office. Yesterday I accidentally named 2 pcs the same and strangely it didn't give me an error. So far the pcs still work well and policies and so on also going well. <br />
<br />
Since then though I cannot remotely connect or manage those pcs anymore. I have removed both pcs from the domain and rejoined them with their proper names. Problem still stands and this morning I noticed I cannot connect to other machines although not all (yet).<br />
<br />
I'm wondering if I have caused some hidden problem which will come back and plague me in the long run. Can anyone advise on the situation.<br />
<br />
I am using Windows 2008 Standard and all the users are using redirected profiles. <br />
<br />
Cheers
</div>
</div>


Hello all,

I am currently implementing Active Directory into my office. Yesterday I accidentally named 2 pcs the same and strangely it didn't give me an error. So far the pcs still work well and policies and so on also going well. 

Since then though I cannot remotely connect or manage those pcs anymore. I have removed both pcs from the domain and rejoined them with their proper names. Problem still stands and this morning I noticed I cannot connect to other machines although not all (yet).

I'm wondering if I have caused some hidden problem which will come back and plague me in the long run. Can anyone advise on the situation.

I am using Windows 2008 Standard and all the users are using redirected profiles. 

Cheers

Possible DNS problems with Active Directory 2008

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.

Active Directory

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.