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by mikel~t

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While attempting to access the Active Directory Schema, when I check the operations master, the window says that the schema master is offline.

When I attempt to change the schema master, it says "The requested FSMO operation failed. The current FSMO holder could not be contacted. The transfer of the currect Operations Master could not be performed."

I'm trying to evaluate Exchange 2000, but the schema master isn't available.

Any tips on resolving this are most appreciated.

Thanks.

Mike

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by tony.colgrove

Do you know if the Schema master is on? This should FSMO role would be found on your first installed AD server in the forest. If this server has been taken offline without doing a dcpromo (to demote the dc), those FSMO roles of that server need tobe seized by another server.
To seize the roles, you need to use the ntdsutil command and follow the help to seize these roles. You will need to do this with a enterprise admin account.
Until the Schema master is accessable, the /forestprep for Exchange 2000 will not be possible.

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