Adam D
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SBS 2011 - joining client machines to domain - failed
New SBS 2011 server, 5 new Windows 7 Professional workstations. All workstations are similar (not exact), all have static IP addressess with the DNS IP pointing to the domain server (192.168.1.254).
3 of the workstations connected to the SBS 2011 server without any problems using the client connect wizard located at: http://connect
2 of the workstations will not connect to the server with the wizard or manually by attempting to join the domain.
When attempting to join manually, I receive the following error information:
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DNS was successfully queried for the service location (SRV) resource record used to
locate a domain controller for domain "svrexpb.explorers.local":
The query was for the SRV record for _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.svrex
The following domain controllers were identified by the query:
svrexpb.explorers.local
However no domain controllers could be contacted.
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Notes:
1. Pinging by name or IP works fine.
2. \\svrexpb.explorers.local - WILL show me the shared files AND SYSVOL AND NETLOGON are available
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I have not been able to figure out why these two machines will not join the domain.
Thanks.
3 of the workstations connected to the SBS 2011 server without any problems using the client connect wizard located at: http://connect
2 of the workstations will not connect to the server with the wizard or manually by attempting to join the domain.
When attempting to join manually, I receive the following error information:
====================
DNS was successfully queried for the service location (SRV) resource record used to
locate a domain controller for domain "svrexpb.explorers.local":
The query was for the SRV record for _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.svrex
The following domain controllers were identified by the query:
svrexpb.explorers.local
However no domain controllers could be contacted.
====================
Notes:
1. Pinging by name or IP works fine.
2. \\svrexpb.explorers.local - WILL show me the shared files AND SYSVOL AND NETLOGON are available
--------------------------
I have not been able to figure out why these two machines will not join the domain.
Thanks.
ASKER
Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately it did not work.
Other thoughts? :)
Other thoughts? :)
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ASKER
Yes, all machines have AV and firewall. Firewall was disabled (domain not an option since it is not joined to a domain). The other three, with the same setup and active AV did not have a problem.
OEM installed - additional software installed so I cannot wipe and reinstall at this time.
Could try DHCP and see if it makes a difference but I doubt it since the IP addressing would be the same with the possible difference of the workstation's IP address.
OEM installed - additional software installed so I cannot wipe and reinstall at this time.
Could try DHCP and see if it makes a difference but I doubt it since the IP addressing would be the same with the possible difference of the workstation's IP address.
ASKER
While this doesn't make sense it did work. All 5 workstations have the exact same AV installed and setup. 2 of the workstations would not connect but if I disabled AV it connected and joined the domain without issue.
Restarting machines now and will see if AV causing problems maintaining connection.
Thanks.
Restarting machines now and will see if AV causing problems maintaining connection.
Thanks.
hth