Server Newbie Question 1

[Rundvelt]

Good Morning / Afternoon:

I've recently been asked to learn how to handle Microsoft Server 2000 as a step towards being a domain administrator.

As part of my learning task, I've chosen to try and build a windows 2000 server and make it a domain controller. I've run into an issue that I can't seem to resolve, and I'm sure one of you will have a quick answer for me.

When I use the wizard (Hey, I said I'm still learning. ) I try and setup active directory support. I'm asked to assign a dns server (after saying this will be a stand alone server).

Now, I've already set up a dns entry in the server called test.one.com.dns. I enter this dns in the active directory and it appears to accept it, only to tell me at the end of the wizard that it cannot resolve the address.

As I'm doing this at work, I cannot place this computer on the network, so I can't resolve any DNS issues that rely on a network.

Is there any way to have active directory installed without the wizard crapping out (By fixing my mistake or bypassing the issue)?

Thanks kindly, hopefully my explanation is sufficiently descriptive.

Robert

 

[jgiacobbe]

In the properties of your network adapter, configure the address of your server as the prefered DNS server. You must have an active network interface for AD to start. Also always set a static IP address on a Domain controller. Uninstall DNS from your server if it is installed. If the DNS server components are not installed on the server, DCPromo will ask if you would like it configured for you. Click yes. DCPromo does a very good job of configuring DNS for AD.

DNS is absolutly vital to AD so it is common practice to have both on the same server.

Hope this helps. Post back if I have just confused you too much.

Jeremy

 

[Rundvelt]

The wizard cannot contact the DNS server that handles the name “test.domain.rmp” to determine if it supports dynamic update. Confirm your DNS configuration, or install and configure a DNS server on this computer.

That's the error message I get when I use the active directory wizard. For some odd reason, the server is not "seeing" itself as the location for DNS lookup requests.

Any ideas on how I could fix this?

Thanks, your help is appreciated.

 

[jgiacobbe]

Under network connections>tcp/ip properties make sure the only entry for DNS server is your server. Install DNS and create a forward lookup zone named test.domain.rmp

Post back if that doesn't work or if you are unsure about any steps.

 

[Rundvelt]

Sorry, found the solution after you posted.

Apparently I needed to install a loopback adapter to have the server look at itself for the DNS resolution

Everything works fine now. Thanks anyways.