Cannot join domain please help

[Jamal Mubarik]

Hi Folks:
I just installed a new WIN2K Server. We basically wiped out our old NT 4.0
Server and installed (not upgraded) to a new installation of WIN2K-SP4. No
one has been able logon on the the server ABC01.

When I try to join the domian from a Win2k PRO I get the following message.
Network Identification (headline on dialogue box)
The following error occured ateempting to join domian :"ABC"
The Network name cannot be found.
This happens even if the workstation has static ip address. I can go to
internet (through Linksys router connected to HUB). The DC does have two
network cards. One of tyhe NICs is disabled.

I have been able to ping domain controller ABC01 by both name (ABC01) and IP
address (10.0.0.1) from all workstations without exception.
Furthermore I cannot join from WIN9X worksytaions also. I have tried turning
DHCP on and off for about a week. Articles in Microsoft Knowledge base do
not help either.

Please help.

I thank you for your time.
Jmubarik
909-489-5557
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Danny Sanders]

AD requires a DNS server for AD. You did not mention one in your set up. The
fact that you can "go to the Internet" would lead me to believe your AD
clients are getting your ISP's DNS server IP address assigned to them.

If so that is your problem.

Set up a DNS server for AD. Point your AD DNS server to itself for DNS (in
the properties of TCP/IP), point all AD clients to your AD DNS server ONLY.
Configure your AD DNS server to forward requests and list your ISP's DNS
servers as the forwarders.
See:
How to: Configure DNS for Internet Access In Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300202

Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;237675



hth

DDS W 2k MVP MCSE