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by c-dub

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I have a Domain Controller that is grayed out in Server Manager and is listed as Windows NT Backup and not Windows NT 4.0 Backup. I typed net config server /hidden:no and it didn't change anything. This DC still receives SAM updates from the PDC. IfI were to stop and start the browser service it won't be grayed out in Server Manager, but after a few hours it will be grayed out again. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

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by calves

I dear to guess, but I have a couple of ideas that you can try.
Turn the greyout server off.
Delete all the entries of this greyout server off WINS (dynamic and static), remove the server from Server Manager, synchronize your domain, give it 5 minutes (or more depending on the size of your domain), and boot the server again.

Let me know and good luck!

by stillatit

Here are some suggestions:

Check that both boxes are on the same service pack.

From Server Manager, during off-hours, try deleting the BDC from the domain, then re-adding it.

Check that there is no machine on your network which is trying toboot up with the same Netbios name as the BDC.

If you are using WINS, clear the entries for the BDC when it is down, and let them re-add automatically. Make sure that both the PDC and BDC are using the same WINS server.

The fact that restarting the browser service fixes the problem suggests that a browser election may be involved. Check the event logs on both boxes for browser-related activities.

Good luck.

by gallaso

Adding to the other answers:
Make sure the times on all your servers are synchronized.

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