I suggested that the one school I work at get a new 2000 server to replace the aging P2-266 NT4 SP5 Domain controller, App server, Proxy server, DCHP server (get my point yet? heh).<BR><BR><BR>Anyway, ...

I just promoted a workstation to a domain controller, but I have a few questions. <BR><BR>1. Why is it that the dc boots up so slowly now? It takes 8-10 mins to get pass the "preparing network ...

Although domain controllers can be configured to obtain an IP address from DHCP, it’s best practice to configure a static IP address so that it can be reliably discovered across the network. You may ...

Picking up the pieces after a failed domain controller demotion Your email has been sent DCPROMO is supposed to make the task of demoting a domain controller easy. So what do you do if DCPROMO fails?

If you’re faced with this issue, you can try either of our recommended solutions below to resolve the issue. Restart Server computer Use dsa.msc snap-in on the ...