RPC - Domain Controler removed from network 1

[Murray720]

Hi Everybody,

I have a Windows 2000 Domain I inherited...

The Domain has a primary DCAD and replicating DC on the LAN and two other replicated ADs at remote locations. I noticed a server called "MANAGEMENT" as one of the servers in AD SandS set to replicate. I have come to find out MANAGEMENT is an old DC that used to be the Global Catalog holder. There is a also a DNS record for this machine.

I had already changed the replication schedule for Management to none but would like to totally remove (delete) the machine existence from my domain.

I already checked and all my FSMO roles are correct to my current DC.

Will I have any problems removing Management from AD SandS?

I also get Directory Service Event ID 1265 once every few minutes.

Thank you in advance,
Aaron

 

[markdmac]

You can use the script at the end of my faq faq96-4733 to remove the server from the AD Metadata. You will need to remove the DNS entry manually.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Murray720]

Thank you Mark!!! Worked great with your instruction and link to KB216498.

Aaron

 

[markdmac]

Next time try the script! With the script you just double click, then type the name of the bad server and POOF you are done.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Murray720]

There's is something to be said for properly removing a DC from a network. It's nice not having the same event codes over and over and over, and a much cleaner, less trafficy network as well.

I needed to error on the side of caution for this one but next time I will use the script.

Thanks again,
Aaron