Excellent, thanks Robbie. I'll use a new hostname. Thanks for the KB articles too.
-Jbl -----Original Message----- From: Robbie Allen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 4:39 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Failed SP4 install on a DC It is safe, but before you re-promote it, you'll need to remove the objects in AD that are associated with the previous build. Unfortunately you can't simply reuse the DC-related objects in AD after rebuilding. The safest option is to use a different host name for the new build to ensure nothing gets confused. Here are the relevant MS KB articles: MS KB 216498 (HOW TO: Remove Data in Active Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain Controller Demotion) MS KB 332199 (Using the DCPROMO /FORCEREMOVAL Command to Force the Demotion of Active Directory Domain Controllers) Regards, Robbie Allen http://www.rallenhome.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Jb Leney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 3:17 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [ActiveDir] Failed SP4 install on a DC Hi All. Recently installed SP4 on a DC. Unfortunately the system won't boot now. Performed some troubleshooting, but as there were other issues with the system, I would just like to reinstall the OS and start from scratch. Is it safe enough to 1) Reinstall the OS 2) Perform Windows Updates, etc 3) Give system old name and IP 4) Run DCPROMO. Luckily this box held no operations master roles. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
