Configuring clients for a replacement server 1

[miserablegit]

We had our W2K server stolen but only had backups of the data and not the system.

I have configured a new server and set it up exactly as the old PC with regard to IP address, etc. I have run the Active Directory Wizard and created the same domain name and the server works fine.

The problem I have is with the client machines (XP Pro) - I am getting trust errors logged on the server suggesting that I reestablish the trust relationship. On a few clients I have run the network ID wizard to join the domain and for these machines it works OK and the errors on the server relating to these machines disappear. The problem with this is that XP Pro sets up a new profile for the client so I lose desktop settings, personal details, etc.

Is there an easy way to configure the clients/server for the 'new' domain controller without having to run the wizard and losing settings, etc.

From what I gather, the problem is with the SID and a new domain controller in place - any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,


Steve Edwards

 

[PScottC]

The user profiles are related to the SID of the user account as you know. If you had done a "System state" restore of your AD, you would have had all the original accounts. It sounds like you had to manually recreate all the user accounts. Unfortunately with that you will also have to manually copy the data from the users' old profiles to thier new ones as they log on the first time. You'll also have to configure outlook, if you use it.

Sorry for the bad news.


PSC

 

[GlenJohnson]

SID strikes again. Methinks PScottC is correct. Here's a star.

Glen A. Johnson
Johnson Computer Consulting
MCP W2K
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

http://www.johnsoncomputers.us

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