I think W2K still looks to DNS for client resolution by default. I'm not sure if/how to get the new server to resolve the *domain* from a LMHOSTS file. I could stand corrected though.
Bacardi -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bounce-nt2000-135119@;ls.swynk.com] On Behalf Of Luke Levis Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 12:15 PM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: adding win2k server to nt 4 domain just installed a new copy of win2k server, and when I go and try and add it to the domain.. i get "The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted"... I have put in a statice entry in the lmhosts file, even put a static mapping in the WINS server for the PDC(even though there was already one) from this new server I can ping any machine including the PDC just can't seem to join the domain... any help is appreciated ************************************************************************ *** The information contained in this message is intended only for the confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or any agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately. SMG reserves the right to monitor and review all content sent to and from this email address. Messages sent to and from this address may be stored on the SMG email system. ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
