Hi, If one of your DCs died and it is OK reinstall it instead of restoring it you should: (1) Perform a metadata cleanup to remove the directory info of the DC that died. see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;216498 and/or http://www.petri.co.il/fix_unsuccessful_demotion.htm (2) ONLY install a new DC with the same old name after (1) is finished (3) The configure the new DC accordingly (e.g. GC role, FSMO roles - seize if needed) (4) DO NOT bring the OLD DC back online! EVER!
Cheers #JORGE# -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: 6/2/2005 11:17 PM Subject: [ActiveDir] Server Died... Question about readding it... Hi all: One of my DCs died (hardware failure) so we replaced it and reinstalled 2000. Since we have enough DCs, we were able to just resync the data. My question is - we named the new DC the same as the dead one and didn't remove the old dc from sites and services. By doing this, will this cause any issues? Sorry for the dumb question but I am drawing a blank on this one... Thanks! Kind Regards, Jennifer Fountain Systems Administrator/Security R&B Distribution 3400 E Walnut Street Colmar, PA 18915 List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
