Admin PAK for Win2003 Server on XP Systems

[Larry Sottile]

I'm having issues of inconsistency in using (after a
successful install) the AdminPak for Windows 2003 Server,
accessing a Win2003 SB Server. On some systems I can
always Run the Domain Users Admin Tool. On other
Identical (so I believe) system I can not. On the
systems I can not I get the following message when it
fails,

Naming information cannot be located for the following
reason: The server is not operational.

If you are trying to connect to a domain controller
running Windows 2000, verify that Windows 2000 Server
Service Pack 3 or later is installed on the domain
controller, or use the Windows 2000 administration tools.
For more information about connecting to domain
controllers running Windows 2000, see Help and Support.

Additionally, when I try to Add an AD Group or User to a
Local Group, I can not access the AD under
the "Locations". Similarly when I try to set Local File
System Security to Files & Directories, I can not select
any AD Groups or users. On systems where I can access
the AD Users Tool, I can set the Local FS Rights for AD
Groups and Users.

HELP! I've got some Apps where I need AD Users / Groups
to have Access to Local Files & Folders on a workstation.
7-28-2004

 

[Roger Abell]

On the machine where these misbehaviors are seen it
is likely that the machine's Tcp/Ip settings are set to
allow use of an incorrect DNS server. Only DNS
servers supporting the AD may be used.