Cannot Remove Active Directory from a Replica Domain Controller (263624)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
This article was previously published under Q263624 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to promote a replica domain controller by using the Dcpromo.exe tool, you may receive the following error message:
The operation failed because:
The directory service failed to replicate off changes made locally.
The DSA operation is unable to proceed because of a DNS lookup failure.
NOTE: The domain controller is configured to use a Windows 2000-based Domain Name System (DNS) server that is located in the internal network as a preferred DNS server.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if the DNS server address in the TCP/IP settings on the domain controller that is hosting the DNS zone is not set correctly.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
- Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Network and Dial-up Connections, right-click the appropriate local area connection, and then click Properties.
- In the Components checked are used by this connection dialog box, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
- Under Use the following DNS server addresses, verify that the Preferred DNS server setting is configured with the TCP/IP address of this computer, or the TCP/IP address of a DNS server that supports SRV records (and preferably dynamic updates).
NOTE: If you are using a DNS server that is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP), use the DNS Manager snap-in to configure DNS forwarders.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/13/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbDCPromo kberrmsg kbnetwork kbprb KB263624 |
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