... you have just two DC's and they are in the same server rack and the rack catches fire, destroying both DC's. Neither held ALL FSMO roles (but between them they had all of them). I *think* I'd need more than this info right?: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240363 and http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6082663.html
It occurred to me I know of a couple places that have both DC's in the same physical location so this is a real possibility. The MS article refers to "boot to Directory Services restore mode". Um... the server has to have received it's "restore" data from somewhere so if you're standing up a replacement DC how does that work? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
