RE: [ActiveDir] Alternate NetBIOS/DNS name for W2K3 DC

[Snoeijen, Helmuth]

We have DC’s running in small branch offices. These machines have multiple roles running, such as file server, SMS server and also DC. Because of very small links with the central site, a local DC was necessary.   Regards, Helmuth   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Al Mulnick Sent: maandag 19 december 2005 17:18 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] Alternate NetBIOS/DNS name for W2K3 DC   Let's start with the first part:   Why do you want to allow somebody to map a drive to a DC? What are you trying to accomplish for the final solution?   On 12/19/05, Snoeijen, Helmuth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I want to add an alternate name for a Windows 2003 domain controller. This is possible using the NETDOM command line tool. Then registering the name in DNS using "IPCONFIG /registerdns" and finally registering it in WINS using "NBTSTAT –RR". So far so good.   However when I try to map a network drive using this alternate name I get a "duplicate name on the network" error message. So my question here, is it possible to add an alternate name for a Windows 2003 domain controller and use it for mapping drives?   Some specs: -          Domain functional level: Windows Server 2003 -          Windows 2003 sp0 and sp1 (tried both and no difference) -          It is working when adding a name for a Windows 2003 member server !!!   Kind Regards, Helmuth         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.