2 DCs, One w/ ALL FSMO roles dies.. what do I do? 1

[bran2235]

Hello everyone,

I have two DCs... all FSMO roles are on one DC. If this DC dies, (won't come up)... how can I fix this? Reinstall? Restore?

Many Thanks!
Brandon

 

[Cstorms]

Its been covered in the past on this forum, search a few pages in the past you may find something but here is a support kb I found that would probably help you understand it better.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255504

Good Luck

 

[LWComputingMVP]

In short - and as Cstorms links will tell you - seize the roles to other DC.

 

[Spirit]

then ensure that failed DC never touches the network again!!!!

 

[bran2235]

Ok, so in short, here's the fix, right? :

1) My DC w/ all FSMO roles die...
2) From other DC (healthy one), seize the FSMO roles
(can I seize roles if the original FSMO role holder is dead?)

THANK YOU!
Brandon

 

[LWComputingMVP]

That's the whole point to "seizing" the roles - you only do it when the current role holder is dead. If it were on, you would properly "transfer" the roles, and not "seize" them.

 

[tfg13]

An excellent FAQ about is is here:

faq96-4733

Even though it is in a 2000 forum, most of the stuff still applies.....

 

[bran2235]

Thanks, everyone...
Brandon

 

[markdmac]

TFG13 beat me to referencing my FAQ faq96-4733. That should give you all that you need. I developed that FAQ when I encountered a problem with Kerberos where 2 DCs would not talk to each other and each thought it was the only DC.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[tfg13]

Just want to point out that most of Mark's FAQ's, post's, and advice are right on the money. I've used his stuff several times, and it can be a lifesaver!

Thanks for all the stuff you do Mark!

 

[markdmac]

Always a pleasure to help those that are appreciative. Thanks for helping to spread awareness of the FAQs.

Mark