Windows Server 2003 DC crash in Windows 2000 domain
We have a Windows Server 2000 domain with another DC which is Windows Server 2003. This environment obviously has been around for a while. Anyway, the Windows 2003 server crashed and I am rebuilding it. Do I need to re-run adprep when I get to the dcpromo point? And is there anything else I should be aware of?
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I can't recall about FSMO roles. When I say rebuilding, I mean I am re-creating the server from scratch.
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And users are not having any problems logging into the domain at this point either.
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When you say the old server, you are referring to the 2000 server, correct?
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dcpromo failed. the specified user already exists. help.
Have you performed metadata cleanup of crashed DC.What about the FSMO role.Does the Windows 2000 hold server else you need to seize the role.
Metadata cleanup: http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm
Seize FSMO role: http://www.petri.co.il/seizing_fsmo_roles.htm
You also need to verify the health of existing DC by dcdiag /q.If error is reported post the logs.
Metadata cleanup: http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm
Seize FSMO role: http://www.petri.co.il/seizing_fsmo_roles.htm
You also need to verify the health of existing DC by dcdiag /q.If error is reported post the logs.
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Thank you.
Did the 2003 box hold any FSMO roles?
Thanks
Mike