Active Directory Broken
I have a windows server 2008 domain controller. This is also running sharepoint 2010 in a development environment. Some one seems to have broken the active directory that is installed on this server.
When I try and open Users and Computers MMC I get this error:
"The directory schema is not accesible because:
An invalid directory pathname was passed
For this reason the Neww menu may be inaccurate and extension snap-ins may not work properly".
When I click the ok button I get this next message:
"Data from Active Directory Users and Computers
{domain.name.com} is not available from Domain Controller domain.name.com because:
The server is not operational.
Try again later or choose another DC by selecting Connect to Domain Controller on teh Domain context menu".
If anyone has come across this and know a fix it would be great.
Thanks
When I try and open Users and Computers MMC I get this error:
"The directory schema is not accesible because:
An invalid directory pathname was passed
For this reason the Neww menu may be inaccurate and extension snap-ins may not work properly".
When I click the ok button I get this next message:
"Data from Active Directory Users and Computers
{domain.name.com} is not available from Domain Controller domain.name.com because:
The server is not operational.
Try again later or choose another DC by selecting Connect to Domain Controller on teh Domain context menu".
If anyone has come across this and know a fix it would be great.
Thanks
CincyItSolutions
Is this Server 2008 or SBS 2008? Was this a migration from one server to another? Sounds like the FSMO roles did not get transferred.
Rin dcdiag post results
Type net share & see you can see sysvol & netlogon as shared or not?
Does rebooting solve the issue?
Does rebooting solve the issue?
ASKER
Its a Windows Server 2008 R2, its a standalone, not connected to any other server, its a test environment.
DcDiag results;
Performing initial setup:
Trying to find home server...
Home Server = SP2010a
* Identified AD Forest.
Done gathering initial info.
Doing initial required tests
Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\SP
Starting test: Connectivity
......................... SP2010A passed test Connectivity
Doing primary tests
Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\SP
Starting test: Advertising
......................... SP2010A passed test Advertising
Starting test: FrsEvent
......................... SP2010A passed test FrsEvent
Starting test: DFSREvent
The event log DFS Replication on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could
not be queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test DFSREvent
Starting test: SysVolCheck
......................... SP2010A passed test SysVolCheck
Starting test: KccEvent
The event log Directory Service on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could
not be queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test KccEvent
Starting test: KnowsOfRoleHolders
......................... SP2010A passed test KnowsOfRoleHolders
Starting test: MachineAccount
......................... SP2010A passed test MachineAccount
Starting test: NCSecDesc
......................... SP2010A passed test NCSecDesc
Starting test: NetLogons
......................... SP2010A passed test NetLogons
Starting test: ObjectsReplicated
......................... SP2010A passed test ObjectsReplicated
Starting test: Replications
......................... SP2010A passed test Replications
Starting test: RidManager
......................... SP2010A passed test RidManager
Starting test: Services
Could not open Remote ipc to [SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com]: error 0x35
"The network path was not found."
......................... SP2010A failed test Services
Starting test: SystemLog
The event log System on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could not be
queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test SystemLog
Starting test: VerifyReferences
......................... SP2010A passed test VerifyReferences
Running partition tests on : ForestDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : DomainDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Schema
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Schema passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Schema passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Configuration
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Configuration passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Configuration passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : iLinkmpwor
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... iLinkmpwor passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... iLinkmpwor passed test CrossRefValidation
Running enterprise tests on : iLinkmpwor.com
Starting test: LocatorCheck
......................... iLinkmpwor.com passed test LocatorCheck
Starting test: Intersite
......................... iLinkmpwor.com passed test Intersite
C:\Users\Administrator>
DcDiag results;
Performing initial setup:
Trying to find home server...
Home Server = SP2010a
* Identified AD Forest.
Done gathering initial info.
Doing initial required tests
Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\SP
Starting test: Connectivity
......................... SP2010A passed test Connectivity
Doing primary tests
Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\SP
Starting test: Advertising
......................... SP2010A passed test Advertising
Starting test: FrsEvent
......................... SP2010A passed test FrsEvent
Starting test: DFSREvent
The event log DFS Replication on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could
not be queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test DFSREvent
Starting test: SysVolCheck
......................... SP2010A passed test SysVolCheck
Starting test: KccEvent
The event log Directory Service on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could
not be queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test KccEvent
Starting test: KnowsOfRoleHolders
......................... SP2010A passed test KnowsOfRoleHolders
Starting test: MachineAccount
......................... SP2010A passed test MachineAccount
Starting test: NCSecDesc
......................... SP2010A passed test NCSecDesc
Starting test: NetLogons
......................... SP2010A passed test NetLogons
Starting test: ObjectsReplicated
......................... SP2010A passed test ObjectsReplicated
Starting test: Replications
......................... SP2010A passed test Replications
Starting test: RidManager
......................... SP2010A passed test RidManager
Starting test: Services
Could not open Remote ipc to [SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com]: error 0x35
"The network path was not found."
......................... SP2010A failed test Services
Starting test: SystemLog
The event log System on server SP2010a.iLinkmpwor.com could not be
queried, error 0x6ba "The RPC server is unavailable."
......................... SP2010A failed test SystemLog
Starting test: VerifyReferences
......................... SP2010A passed test VerifyReferences
Running partition tests on : ForestDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : DomainDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Schema
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Schema passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Schema passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Configuration
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Configuration passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Configuration passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : iLinkmpwor
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... iLinkmpwor passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... iLinkmpwor passed test CrossRefValidation
Running enterprise tests on : iLinkmpwor.com
Starting test: LocatorCheck
......................... iLinkmpwor.com passed test LocatorCheck
Starting test: Intersite
......................... iLinkmpwor.com passed test Intersite
C:\Users\Administrator>
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Thanks everyone, as this was causing me problems for sometime, I just rebuilt the server from scratch, not the best solution when it comes to trouble shooting but it was quicker.
Appreciate all your responses though.
Appreciate all your responses though.
ASKER
I actually rebuilt the server with a previous .vhd file, but your points helped me understand active directory a little better, thanks.
HI All ,
I am also facing same issue
error message :The directory schema is not accessible because:
An invalid directory pathname was passed
For this reason the New menu may be inaccurate and extension snap-ins may not work properly".
DCDiag report
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
Directory Server Diagnosis
Performing initial setup:
Trying to find home server...
Home Server = ADC
* Identified AD Forest.
Done gathering initial info.
Doing initial required tests
Testing server: India\ADC
Starting test: Connectivity
The host d4d5813e-459c-4e64-9a5b-25
could not be resolved to an IP address. Check the DNS server, DHCP,
server name, etc.
Got error while checking LDAP and RPC connectivity. Please check your
firewall settings.
......................... ADC failed test Connectivity
Doing primary tests
Testing server: India\ADC
Skipping all tests, because server ADC is not responding to directory
service requests.
Running partition tests on : ForestDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : DomainDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Schema
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Schema passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Schema passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Configuration
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Configuration passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Configuration passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : nagendra2
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... nagendra2 passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... nagendra2 passed test CrossRefValidation
Running enterprise tests on : nagendra2.com
Starting test: LocatorCheck
Warning: DcGetDcName(GC_SERVER_REQU
A Global Catalog Server could not be located - All GC's are down.
Warning: DcGetDcName(TIME_SERVER) call failed, error 1355
A Time Server could not be located.
The server holding the PDC role is down.
Warning: DcGetDcName(GOOD_TIME_SERV
1355
A Good Time Server could not be located.
Warning: DcGetDcName(KDC_REQUIRED) call failed, error 1355
A KDC could not be located - All the KDCs are down.
......................... nagendra2.com failed test LocatorCheck
Starting test: Intersite
......................... nagendra2.com passed test Intersite
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net share report
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
Share name Resource Remark
--------------------------
IPC$ Remote IPC
C$ C:\ Default share
ADMIN$ C:\Windows Remote Admin
backup C:\backup
wallpaper C:\wallpaper
The command completed successfully.
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
**************************
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.
The command failed to complete successfully.
**************************
I have Root DC and additional Domain controller.I have transferred all fsmo roles to ADC.When I switch on ADC I am getting above error message .If I switch on both dc and it will take around 10 to 15 min to fix issue automatically .Since I am new to active directory I am not able to find out root cause .Appreciate your help .Thank you.
I am also facing same issue
error message :The directory schema is not accessible because:
An invalid directory pathname was passed
For this reason the New menu may be inaccurate and extension snap-ins may not work properly".
DCDiag report
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
Directory Server Diagnosis
Performing initial setup:
Trying to find home server...
Home Server = ADC
* Identified AD Forest.
Done gathering initial info.
Doing initial required tests
Testing server: India\ADC
Starting test: Connectivity
The host d4d5813e-459c-4e64-9a5b-25
could not be resolved to an IP address. Check the DNS server, DHCP,
server name, etc.
Got error while checking LDAP and RPC connectivity. Please check your
firewall settings.
......................... ADC failed test Connectivity
Doing primary tests
Testing server: India\ADC
Skipping all tests, because server ADC is not responding to directory
service requests.
Running partition tests on : ForestDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... ForestDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : DomainDnsZones
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... DomainDnsZones passed test
CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Schema
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Schema passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Schema passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : Configuration
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... Configuration passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... Configuration passed test CrossRefValidation
Running partition tests on : nagendra2
Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
......................... nagendra2 passed test CheckSDRefDom
Starting test: CrossRefValidation
......................... nagendra2 passed test CrossRefValidation
Running enterprise tests on : nagendra2.com
Starting test: LocatorCheck
Warning: DcGetDcName(GC_SERVER_REQU
A Global Catalog Server could not be located - All GC's are down.
Warning: DcGetDcName(TIME_SERVER) call failed, error 1355
A Time Server could not be located.
The server holding the PDC role is down.
Warning: DcGetDcName(GOOD_TIME_SERV
1355
A Good Time Server could not be located.
Warning: DcGetDcName(KDC_REQUIRED) call failed, error 1355
A KDC could not be located - All the KDCs are down.
......................... nagendra2.com failed test LocatorCheck
Starting test: Intersite
......................... nagendra2.com passed test Intersite
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net share report
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
Share name Resource Remark
--------------------------
IPC$ Remote IPC
C$ C:\ Default share
ADMIN$ C:\Windows Remote Admin
backup C:\backup
wallpaper C:\wallpaper
The command completed successfully.
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
**************************
C:\Users\administrator.NAG
The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.
The command failed to complete successfully.
**************************
I have Root DC and additional Domain controller.I have transferred all fsmo roles to ADC.When I switch on ADC I am getting above error message .If I switch on both dc and it will take around 10 to 15 min to fix issue automatically .Since I am new to active directory I am not able to find out root cause .Appreciate your help .Thank you.
it is a big problem