NTDSUTIL.EXE, follow the prompts to seize the roll. NOTE: Once you seize this roll make sure the dead RID is offline and fdisk'd as you never want that server to come back and start servicing DC's with its old RID pool. The new RID master will artificially inflate the RID pool to a higher number and if per chance the old RID master comes back online in the future it could potentially catch up to the new RID master and issue duplicates. That is a big mess you don't want to get into.
Regards, Dave -----Original Message----- From: EN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ActiveDir] How to force RID master change MessageIm searching the knowledgebase,but I thought maybe someone had something I could use here as well. Well, one of my DCs just died, hard drive failed completely. Fine. I have another DC, but now I can't change the RID role. I could change the GC, PDC and infrastructure, but the RID master can't be changed, and it states on the tab "server is offline. Can't change roles" What's the best way to force the change? Thanks List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ This e-mail and any accompanying attachments are confidential. The information is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of this e-mail communication by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by returning this message to the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
