_msdcs Missing in DNS HELP!!!!!!!!!

[bweitz]

Hello

How to recreate the folder's _msdcds, _site ... in the DNS.
It's AD integrated. I try to reinstall the dns service with no success.

PLease

 

[Alabaster2100]

This is a common problem with Server installs of 2000.
Refer to the following MS Support Doc

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;241505

Microsoft claims this is by design, but I think that's a lame excuse for poor install design.

~~PA~~

 

[jrbmcse1]

Hello,

i managed a major bodge on this one, i had exactly the same problem as described by yourself. In our case this was whilst creating a lab network. I followed all the advice posted by subscribers to this great site and also the mega helpful microsoft.com (sense any sarcasm?).

in the end i had to find a working dns zone, convert it to standard zone thus creating the *.dns files, stopped the service and replaced the empty file with a chopped down version of the live network, so far this has worked...


hmmmmm nice

 

[GuyThomas]

Start and Stop the Netlogon Service is an old trick that has served me well.

If that does not work, then it is likely to be a re-install of active directory. What I would do is run DCPROMO to demote, then adjust the System Icon, Computer Name, more.. to the correct DNS name(s)