Online Documentation on Managing Domains is Incorrect (128351)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q128351

SUMMARY

The following two topics are incorrectly documented in chapter 2 of the Network Operations Quick Reference (NETOPS.HLP) included on the Windows NT Server version 3.5 CD:

  • Promoting a Server to Primary Domain Controller
  • Demoting a Primary Domain Controller to Backup

MORE INFORMATION

The "Promoting a Server to Primary Domain Controller" topic states:

When a server is promoted to primary domain controller, an up-to-date copy of the user account database is replicated from the old primary domain controller to the new one, and then the old primary domain controller is automatically demoted to backup domain controller (unless it is not currently running).

The "Demoting a Primary Domain Controller to Backup" topic states:

Usually, when a server is promoted to primary domain controller, no special action needs to be taken to demote the former primary to backup domain controller because the system does this automatically.

However, if a server is promoted to primary domain controller while the existing primary domain controller is unavailable (for example, if it is being repaired), and the former primary domain controller later returns to service, you must demote it.



Both of these topics incorrect indicate that a server can be promoted to a PDC. To promote a server to domain controller status you must reinstall Windows NT Server.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/2003
Keywords:KB128351
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