Win2k Active Directory Problems - will not find it on Server

[chrisfrancis]

Hi All,

I have recently developed a problem with my Win2k Server.
I noticed that logon takes ages from my Win2k Workstations - 4-5mins after entering password.

Checked my server - will not go into the Activity Directory - complaining that the domain doesn't exist or cannot be contacted -

When i try to connect to the domain or server within the console it says it cannot connect to a pre2000 windows?

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[TechyLike]

DNS!!!!

We get this when the clients dont have the correct DNS servers entered and they have to use WINS. Takes ages.

 

[ksukenny]

techylike is right on the money, make sure your dns server has a static ip address and that all your client machines are pointing to the correct address. always check dns when you have slow response times.

 

[chrisfrancis]

Only problem i think is that it was all working fine, but now on my server i cannot get into the active directory - refuses to show users and computers etc...

Any ideas

 

[TechyLike]

Check your event logs and everything else.

Make sure the DNS appears to be configured correctly on the DC, if the AD is not available you can bet your @rse its DNS related!

I hope you have more than one DC!

If you see something in the event logs, run it by

http://www.eventid.net

and see which Qdocs help.

good luck!