I think it important to understand what type of domain is running here. Is it an NT4 domain, or is it Windows 2000/2003? I am assuming it is an Active Directory domain, but with the use of the PDC/BDC terminology I want to make sure.
If it is Active Directory then in addition to the other good suggestions I would like to see what DNSLint says.
Phil
On 9/7/05, Peter Jessop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Brian
I think that the problems you have may be DNS related and you need to check both the DNS servers themselves and the client configurations.
You mentioned that you had corrected issues with the pointer records. This should not be necessary as the clients should register these dynamically. You should check that this is being done properly. The domain controllers are themselves DNS clients and it is imperative that they register their services correctly.
The first rule of Windows administration is 'Look in the event log' both on the DCs and clients.
Also run dcdiag. Tell us more about the set up. e.g. is DNS AD integrated, client configuration etc..
Windows networks are very stable when set up properly. Unfortunately they are often not.
Good luck
Peter Jessop
