BillyWhizz

had 2 do a format and reinstall of my 2k server cos my registry went up the spout and am trying to get it back to summat like it used to be.

when I run the tools to install AD I get an error just as it's about to do it's thang...

"network scource not found. Unable to install AD"

there is no network, it's the only pooter... I'm just running it so I can practice my MCSA course.

I'm pretty certain I'm doing everything I did before.

any ideas guys???????

ChrisB

"Tools"? Is that when you run DCPromo?

micaAB

i've seen this before and all you have to do (i think) is plug the NIC into a hub or switch.

i think it has to have a network connection to check the existence of other domain controllers on the segment.


spelling edit.

[Edited by micaAB - 8/13/2003 4:34:35 PM]

BillyWhizz

yes 'tools' is when you run DCpromo...


but also tried to do it through the configure your server wizard.

will try the hub thing...I may have had another pooter connected when I did it last.


cheers chaps

will let you know how it goes

ids

Billy

If you are real stuck then get a network fella to crimp you up an ethernet loopback plug.

This connects pin 1 to 2 and 3 to 6. You can also do it with a ethernet patch cable with a bit of cutting, twisting and taping

The fellas are right though. DCPROMO will not run until at least one NIC is up and connected to a network.

Best of luck

Ids

BillyWhizz

cheers ids...

I just connected my old spare pooter up and hey presto!! AD installed


now all I gotta do is redo all my settings and get it back to where it was.:|


fanx for your advice fellas

Nog

Back up your AD MDBs and transaction logs this time!!!