Deploying a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller in a Windows 2003 Domain
KB ID 0000239 Problem Before you can add a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller to a Windows Server 2003 Domain you need to carry out some preparation, this can be done during working hours, as the process only has a slight performance hit no one will notice there is work going on. Solution Before you start, have a good look round your existing domain controllers, get the latest service packs and updates installed. Have a good look...
Transferring Your FSMO Roles
FSMO Roles KB ID 0000240 Problem Note: This article is still valid, but this procedure can now be done simply with PowerShell. Windows Server – Locating, Transferring, and Seizing FSMO Roles If you are replacing a domain controller, or simply taking one offline for a while, you might want to transfer its FSMO roles to another Domain Controller. There are 5 FSMO roles which are, · Schema master – Forest-wide and one per forest. ·...
Ldife error: “The server side error is “Schema update is not allowed on this DC”
KB ID 0000258 Problem Seen when running an ldife command like this Error: Add error on line 1: Unwilling To Perform The server side error is “Schema update is not allowed on this DC. Either the registry key is not set or the DC is not the schema FSMO Role Owner.” 0 entries modified successfully. An error has occurred in the program Solution 1. I’m assuming you ARE on the schema master? check 2. Basically your...
Windows cannot open Help And Support
KB ID 0000260 Problem Seen On Windows Server 2003 (Post SP2). Error: Windows cannot open Help and Support because a system service is not running, To fix this problem, start the service named ‘Help and Support’ And the service is not there. Solution Assuming that if you Start > Run > services.msc > {Enter} > The service is not there, if it is, set it to automatic and start it, if not do the following. 1. On...
Event ID 1988
KB ID 0000261 Problem Event ID 1988 Active Directory Replication encountered the existence of objects in the following partition that have been deleted from the local…. in other domains in the forest are known as “lingering objects”. Domain controllers are bound by “Strict Replication” and there is an item in Active Directory that’s “hanging about” and needs deleting. Solution Option 1...