Adding Domain Controller Server 2008

Hellarda, the MS books are pretty good and maybe worth purchasing. They have exercises that you can follow. IMO this is one of the best way of learning, the book and a test environment.

There's no point you just winging it and not learning best practice on the way. :)
 
nope exact same error.... :/

have registered dns and created the zone and the primary dc is listed.

@jonRohan i will read the books however, they do not tailor for specific problems...which is where the amazing help from overclockers must come in :)

cheers
 
Try running netdiag /fix via cmd prompt on the DC and then try again

Or try going back, during the dcpromo get it to setup DNS for you
 
wow thanks for the quick response :)

netdiag /fix comes up with 'not recognised as an internal or external command'

what do you mean? as in creating a new forest? not joining it?

thanks
 
ran it on the primary server, there were a load of errors in the system log but not in any other places.... :/

try running on the second server....would not run got the error message


'ERROR: Could not find home server.'

again thanks for the help
 
Something has gone wrong with the initial setup, probably easier just to go back as you dont have much of a config so far. Run dcpromo again and say thats its the last server in the forest.

Then run dcpromo again and when prompted get it to setup DNS for you.

Add the second server to the domain and attempt to dcpromo again.

Just found a quick guide on google which mentions the DNS setup http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-server-2008/step-by-step-guide-for-windows-server-2008-domain-controller-and-dns-server-setup/
 
ok thanks.... so should i get rid of the forest? if so how do i do this? sorry being so err 'noobie'

and could it have something to do with the fact that im using two gigabit ports? (only one has a static IP because wen i tried to assign a static IP to the other one it kicked up and error about multiple default gateways)

cheers
 
Dont worry mate, i was self taught at home and did the exams later!

Its an option when you run dcpromo to demote the server

Try disabling the other NIC, that could be the issue, what are using two for?
 
right disabled the 2nd nic....seemed to make no difference.

ok will remove it but i have to remove active directory certificate services first :(
 
hellarda said:
@jonRohan i will read the books however, they do not tailor for specific problems...which is where the amazing help from overclockers must come in :)

cheers
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The books do not tailor for specific problems, google can though. :D.

Playing devils advocate here, if you were to have the books and follow them you may not have this problem. :p

Either way, for 16 year old you're going to do well. I wish I was as motivated at 16.

Can your main DC ping itself via hostname? Can you even add the other Server to the domain?
 
SUCCESS! :D

after re doing the active domain directory stuff it worked and is now joined as a secondary DC :) i feel pleased ha

sorry but

one more thing..... do i need to assign a static ipv6 address? it says i need to but, having a look at them i have NO IDEA what an ipv6 address looks like let alone have the ability to set a static one :O

cheers guys
 
no i dont....im not that knowledgeable :p

i think i possibly now have the worlds most complicated home network setup....

ha

thanks
 
haha yes maybe not for corporate and enterprise but in terms of home network....

i shall try to outline:

Rack server: Server 2008 primary DC, DHCP server
Dell Dimension 5000 Server: Windows Home Server Vail, File Server and Download Server (doing all backups of other pc's running media server, also providing storage for home directories)
Virtual Server 2008 running on the Dell: Secondary DC (will be on all the time), Print Server, Web Server.

Three Client PC's

My Pc: Has a copy of all music and videos and pictures etc. using windows live mesh to sync all of this with the WHS. My documents now synced to my Home drive on the VM (which is actually stored on WHS) and then synced back (this enables me to log onto any PC in the house with all my Documents available to me )

Family-PC No media stored on here (all media players are pointed to the WHS) My mum's docs all stored on here, now to be synced to her home directory again on the VM but stored on the WHS, and then synced back....so she has an up to date copy wherever she logs on.

Sisters-Laptop Has a copy of all music, videos are streamed from the WHS. Her documents are all synced to the her home directory on the VM (but stored on WHS) and then synced back....so she has an up to date copy wherever she logs on.

Eventually when i learn i will run logon scripts on prohibit theyre access rights using GPO :p may also try using one of the servers as an application server too :D

I love being able to control ALL the tech in the house and they have no idea what to do :p

complicated enough for home?

haha cheers for all the help throughout.....no doubt ill be back!

ali
 
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