AD DS installation wizard error


i trying install ad ds on server 2008 r2 on 64 bit machine after running dcpromo , going through initial steps , when summary page , click on next following error. "an error occurred while wizard installing dns. have configure dns domain manually." have reformatted system , installed server 2008 twice, still same msg. please appreciated

hi ruben,

that article on how first dc , running. however, doesn't address needs done afterwards.

to join workstation domain, main thing few others have mentioned must do, make sure using new dc's ip address dns address in workstation. oz pointed out, can't use isp's dns. if have isp's dns, or other dns server other new dc installed, workstation can't find domain. period.

ad relies on dns. therefore, machines in ad environment, including dc, must use dc dns address. realize dcpromo puts loopback in dns settings in nic you, , work dc (i use actual ip address of dc), loopback won't work workstation.

if using isp's or router dns addrses on workstation, workstation asking isp or router, "where domain controller?" doesn't have answer. more going on to why trying join domain not working.

summary:

1. make sure workstation has dc dns address.

2. if using dhcp, make sure dhcp server providing only dc dns address. please check dhcp's configuration. configure appropriate dhcp options, such as:

  • option 003 - gateway address option. put in router's ip address
  • option 006 - dns address option. put in dc's ip address.
  • option 015 - domain fqdn option. enter "domain.local" (domain.local example. enter actual ad dns name)

3. configure forwarder

  • open dns console
  • right-click servername, choose properties
  • click on forwarders tab
  • enter isp's dns address

4. optional - in nic - ipv4 properties, change loopback address on server (127.0.0.1) actual ip address of server.

5. new dhcp configuration on workstation, run ipconfig /release, ipconfig /renew.

6. join domain.

 

i hope helps.

ace

 


ace fekay
mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003
microsoft certified trainer
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