Completely screwed Server Management Console

[fullur]

I am setting up Windows Small Business Server 2003 Std. I got everything up and running but was having trouble with the system not seeing the other computers on the network. I determined that this was probably because it was acting as a domain controller and we really just wanted a workgroup. So I uninstalled active directory. Big mistake. I did not realize that the EULA of SBS 2003 Std. requires that it be configured as a domain controller. Even worse, when not configured as a domain controller it automatically shuts itself down every 1-2 hours. Needless to say this is not acceptable. So I re-installed active directory planning to go ahead and setup the entire workgroup as a domain. Unfortunately, now my "Server Management" console refuses to start. When I click on the icon it just doesn't do anything. When I try to browse to the directory that is supposed to hold the executable I am told that I do not have permission. I am using a domain administrator account so I do not see how that is possible. Anyway, I tried re-installing the Server Tools from Add/Remove programs, but it fails every time. I tried uninstalling them and it just fails then too. Anybody got any ideas?

 

[58sniper]

Format and reload. Seriously. Follow the wizards. Seriously.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
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[fullur]

So there is not a reasonably easy way to fix this? It would be nice to not have to re-do the whole thing...

 

[pagy]

Doesn't sound like it. Do as Pat says and re-install and follow the wizards, always follow the wizards when using SBS.

You might want to check these sites out for more info on SBS efore you re-install so you get a better idea for what SBS is all about;

http://www.sbsfaq.com/default.aspx

http://www.smallbizserver.net/

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/default.mspx

Paul

MCSE 2003

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
Albert Einstein

 

[markdmac]

In case you still don't believe it...

Start over and follow the wizards!

Also I would suggest that you use the SBS forum to get exposure to the SBS community.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[fullur]

Heh, I believe it. And I am sorry about not posting in the SBS forum. I was looking but I did not see it.

 

[markdmac]

You will find the SBS forum here fullur:

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=1584

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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