Why is domain login so slow?

[Mr. Pinball]

I just added a domain controller to my network and it
appears to work fine. However, when workstations (running
W2K Pro) login to the domain, it takes between 5 and 10
minutes for the boot-up and login to complete. I am
guessing it must be a domain name and/or DNS issue
somewhere, but that's just a guess. If I try logging into
the local machine only, boot up and login takes less than
a minute. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Check your DNS - all servers and workstations should specify *only* the
internal AD-integrated DNS server's IP address in their network settings.
The AD-integrated DNS server should be set up with forwarders to your ISP's
DNS servers for external resolution. See
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300202 for more
info.

 

[Mr. Pinball]

Excellent articles! Thank you so much. My problems are
solved...at least for now. Thanks again.

 

[Charisma]

Hi,I have this problem too,but
I have a local DNS and we connected to internet by setting
proxy Ip address,I think we don't need to set forwarder.
But our network is too slow during logon and searching
network and searching for print servers and browsing
network.
What's the problem?
We have two DC that both of them are GC and the preferred
DNS for both of them is it's own IP Address and altenate
DNS is other DC IP address.
THank you.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Glad to hear it. This is a pretty common mistake for people to make, but
it's very easy to resolve (esp. if one uses DHCP)

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hi - best to create a new thread/post for this, and provide more detail
about your network.