One thing to do is use NTDSUTIL to sieze the RID master role. Remove all references to the failed DC in AD (ADSI edit, Sites and Services, DNS,....)
Let replication update all DC's. You should then be able to bring the server back using it's original name. HTH -----Original Message----- From: EN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] How to force RID master change Thanks, I have a question though. I want to still use this server. I got a completely new HD in there now, and I want to use the same name. Bad idea? What should I really do, this is the first time this has happened and I haven't read of what should be done when something like this occurs. Ernesto ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chianese, David P." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:33 PM Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] How to force RID master change > NTDSUTIL.EXE, follow the prompts to seize the roll. NOTE: Once you > seize this roll make sure the dead RID is offline and fdisk'd as you > never want that server to come back and start servicing DC's with its > old RID pool. The new RID master will artificially inflate the RID > pool to a higher number > and if per chance the old RID master comes back online in the future > it could potentially catch up to the new RID master and issue > duplicates. That > is a big mess you don't want to get into. > > > Regards, > > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: EN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:27 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [ActiveDir] How to force RID master change > > > MessageIm searching the knowledgebase,but I thought maybe someone had > something I could use here as well. > > Well, one of my DCs just died, hard drive failed completely. Fine. I > have another DC, but now I can't change the RID role. I could change the > GC, PDC and infrastructure, > but the RID master can't be changed, and it states on the tab "server > is offline. Can't change roles" What's the best way to force the > change? 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/ > > > This e-mail and any accompanying attachments are confidential. The information is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of this e-mail communication by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by returning this message to the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. > 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/ 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/
