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by pauleley

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I think i need help
I have one existing Windows 2003 server running DNS & AD in the office and 5 pc?s with w2k all working as a domain.
But the boss has a new w2k server in his house, and would like me to set it up to join the domain and run AD on it. As a backup for the Data Base.
Do I need to setup VPN first ?
I have a Domain Name setup (clevedondomestics.org) and it points to the office IP.
But when i try to add the new server from the bosses house to the office domain i keep getting error DNS name does not exist.
Any Help & where do i start.
Thanks
Paul

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by bart777

You need to have some form of connection open between the 2 sites. Is there a reason that he doesn't want the server in the office?

Having this server in a remote location without some form of leased line may cause you more headaches than you want. Since the link won't be open all of the time you your replication will be a problem. This may cause issues for BOTH AD and DNS.

If you are forced to do this you will need to do a few things.
1) Create that VPN or. preferrably get a leased line of some sort.
2) Change the DNS settings on that remote server so that it points to the existing DC.
3) Then run a DCPROMO.

Best of luck.

by harikishorps

There are few steps you need to do.

1. First you need to get network connectivity between networks, check the connectivity with the tools like ping, nslookup.
2. Take system state backup of the main domain
3. Add the DNS IP address in the TCPIP properties in the remote system where you want to install as Additional Domain controller.
4. Restore the system state backup into some other location
5. Run DCPROMO /ADV and continue with the steps accordingly

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