Win2k server refusing to join WinNT Domain

[cjh1]

I have a Windows 2000 server that is refusing to join our existing WinNT domain. I have started from scratch with it about three times not in a vain attempt to get it on the domain. I have done the usual checks ie ensuring that the network card and cable are OK. I have also checked the network point and equipment, all is ok.

When I try to join the domain I get the error:

The following error occurred validating the name "domain name".

The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.

Any ideas on what I can do to solve this as it is driving me mad!

Thanks in advance,

Caroline

 

[Ger2111]

What results when you run ipconfig /all on both NT and W2K servers.
Can you ping the NT server from the W2K server?

MCP

 

[crashtestmac]

The other thing to try if the IP address is ok is just type in the net bios name

eg "Trog" rahter than "Trog.co.uk"

This works sometimes....

Mac
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