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by jeremy the it guy

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I just installed Windows 2000 Server and tried to make my server a primary domain controller for a child domain under an existing, and working, domain. When you go through the steps through the Active Directory Wizard, it asks you to log onto the existing domain and when I do, I get the error that "Could not connect to domain, RPC Unavailable". I can't even join another domain. I later reinstalled Windows 2000 Advanced Server and got the same errors. Any help? Thanks, Jeremy

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by mdavis

FYI, there are no more PDC's or BDC's in Windows 2000, only Domain Controllers. It sounds to me like you're having name resolution issues. Do you have DNS installed and working on your network? Are you using Windows 2000 DNS or some other DNS? Windows 2000 DNS supports a new record type called a Service record. This record is how DC's tell other computers on the network who the DC's are and what IP they're using. If you do have W2K's DNS installed, is this new server pointing to it for it's primary DNS server? That what jumps to my mind, give me some more info and maybe we can narrow it down.

by jeremy the it guy

I already knew about the Domain Controller changes from NT to 2K but thanks for letting me know. I don't have DNS installed locally and that's what I'm having troubles with too. I have a DNS Question posted already but since you sent me on the right track, I'll give you the points. Thanks for the help and if you don't mind, you could email me with some help with DNS. Thanks, Jeremy

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