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by dliby

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I have w2k with a pdc. I am trying to add an additional domain controller. I keep geeting and error that the dns entry cannot be found. Using the Active directory wizard it shows the correct domain name, but cannot use it. has anyone had this experience? Both servers have sp3.

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by gooseneck

make sure the server your joining has the DNS server address in the DNS field of the Network Settings. On the DNS settings Allow Dynamic Updates to be set....

Just an idea

by navjun

yes i had the same problem but i had sp1 or 2 then
just make sure your new server has the dns address of the first (dns) server in its dhcp settings and its the first on the list (not your ISP's dns adress)

this should work

by wburrows

Run dcdiag.exe on the PDC. I believe that this tool is found in the support.cab file supplied with service pack 2. It will run some tests to see if the DC is functioning appropriately and most importantly it tests DNS connectivity and entries. Results are shown as pass/fail and you can use the /v switch to see more detailed information.

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