Win SBS 2003 question

[emendoz1]

I recently installed SBS 2003 and when Itried to open "Admin Tools" I found out I couldn't. After much research and not alot of results the computer finally told me what was wrong. Here is what it has to say:

The controller "name" ia a domain controller. This "snap-in" cannot be used on a domain controller. Domain controllers are managed with Active Directory users and computers "snap-in".

Basically the only thing I'm trying to do but can't is access Admin Tools. Is there a way to fix this problem without re-installing the OS or maybe I can access this system remotely and do what I have to do like any admin type chores?

Any help would be forever thanked!

Ed

 

[PHV]

SBS should be configured with the wizards, so simply open the Server management snap-in in your Start menu.

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886

 

[emendoz1]

Thanks but I have done that and it does the same thing. It brings me to Server Management and from there I can open any task i need but I would like to have that in my start menu instead. Are you saying that this is the only way to access my Admin Tools?

Thanks

Ed

 

[PHV]

I just said it was the SAFER way.

 

[emendoz1]

Ok. Do you know if I can fix this without re-installing the OS again? I would rather have the option to just go through the start menu. That's how I had it before the hard drive took a dive. Thanks for all your time and suggestions.

Eddy

 

[PHV]

Are you saying you've lost the shortcut to LaunchConsole.exe ?

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886