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Frank J. Reashore
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:51 am Post subject:
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I have two virtual PCs (running Win2003 Enterprise SP1) hosted on my home
WinXP Pro SP2 (which is connected to my ISP). I am trying to create a domain
of the virtual PCs, but am encountering problems joining the second virtual
PC to the domain.
I converted the IP address of one Virtual PC to static, promoted it to a
domain controller, and installed DNS. I named the new domain
"mydomain.local".
Note also that I have assigned distinct names to each to each of the virtual
machines.
The second virtual PC has a dynamic IP address and belongs to WORKGROUP.
I am able to ping the virtual domain controller from the virtual client
machine. My exact network configuration is shown at the bottom of this
message.
When I attempt to join the client virtual PC to the domain (via Control
Panel => System =>
Computer Name => Change.), I get the standard login prompt (to which I enter
administrator@mydomain.local and password). However, I then get the
following error:
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The following error occurred when DNS was queried for the service location
(SRV) resource record used to locate a domain controller for domain
mydomain.local:
The error was: "DNS name does not exist."
(error code 0x0000232B RCODE_NAME_ERROR)
The query was for the SRV record for _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.mydomain.local
Common causes of this error include the following:
- The DNS SRV records required to locate a domain controller for the domain
are not registered in DNS. These records are registered with a DNS server
automatically when a domain controller is added to a domain. They are
updated by the domain controller at set intervals. This computer is
configured to use DNS servers with following IP addresses:
192.168.2.1
- One or more of the following zones do not include delegation to its child
zone:
mydomain.local
local
.. (the root zone)
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This error is occurring because my virtual client is using the DNS of my ISP
and it is not able to "delegate" the join request to the "mydomain.local"
domain.
Alternatively, I have tried to configure my client virtual machine to use
the DNS of the virtual domain controller but that also leads to different
errors.
So my question is: How do I configure my setup so that the join request for
the domain from the virtua client is successfully passed to the virtual
domain controller?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards,
Frank J. Reashore, MCSD.net, MCDBA
Vancouver, Canada
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Windows XP Pro (Host PC + WORKGROUP)
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : bc.hsia.telus.net
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.117 (dynamic)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise (Virtual PC + Domain controller + DNS +
domain = mydomain.local)
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2 (static)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise (Virtual PC + Client + WORKGROUP)
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.120 (static)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1 |
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Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:50 pm Post subject:
Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
| Quote: | This error is occurring because my virtual client is using the DNS of
my ISP
and it is not able to "delegate" the join request to the
"mydomain.local"
domain.
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All clients must use the domain controller for DNS, if the AD domain's DNS
zone is on the DC.
| Quote: |
Alternatively, I have tried to configure my client virtual machine to
use
the DNS of the virtual domain controller but that also leads to
different
errors.
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What different errors are these?
| Quote: |
So my question is: How do I configure my setup so that the join
request for
the domain from the virtua client is successfully passed to the
virtual
domain controller?
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By using the Virtual Domain Controller for DNS. Provided the Domain
Controller is using itself for DNS. What ever DNS server is hosting the AD
domain DNS zone is the one that all DCs and client MUST use.
An unedited ipconfig /all from the DC and client will help considerably.
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Frank J. Reashore
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:50 pm Post subject:
Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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For a virtual domain on my home PC I have two choices for domain controller:
1) the default, which is my ISP. Admittedly, this is not a sensible choice.
2) the DNS on my new domain controller (mydomain.local)
When I configure my virtual client (which is a member of WORKGROUP) to use
option #2, I get an error "Windows could not find the network path" when I
attempt to join the domain.
I suppose this makes sense because the DNS on the domain controller knows
nothing about the WORKGROUP.
I am more of a developer than a system admin, so I am puzzled as to how to
fix this. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards,
Frank J. Reashore, MCSD.net, MCDBA
"Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]" <admin@nospam.WFTX.US> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
This error is occurring because my virtual client is using the DNS of
my ISP
and it is not able to "delegate" the join request to the
"mydomain.local"
domain.
All clients must use the domain controller for DNS, if the AD domain's DNS
zone is on the DC.
Alternatively, I have tried to configure my client virtual machine to
use
the DNS of the virtual domain controller but that also leads to
different
errors.
What different errors are these?
So my question is: How do I configure my setup so that the join
request for
the domain from the virtua client is successfully passed to the
virtual
domain controller?
By using the Virtual Domain Controller for DNS. Provided the Domain
Controller is using itself for DNS. What ever DNS server is hosting the AD
domain DNS zone is the one that all DCs and client MUST use.
An unedited ipconfig /all from the DC and client will help considerably.
--
Best regards,
Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
Hope This Helps
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Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:09 am Post subject:
Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
| Quote: | For a virtual domain on my home PC I have two choices for domain
controller: 1) the default, which is my ISP. Admittedly, this is not
a sensible choice. 2) the DNS on my new domain controller
(mydomain.local)
When I configure my virtual client (which is a member of WORKGROUP)
to use option #2, I get an error "Windows could not find the network
path" when I attempt to join the domain.
I suppose this makes sense because the DNS on the domain controller
knows nothing about the WORKGROUP.
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It is more a problem of your ISP's DNS knowing nothing of your AD domain,
which is why the Domain Controller should use it's own address for DNS, just
as all clients you wish to add a members. A Workgroup does not use DNS for
resolution.
| Quote: |
I am more of a developer than a system admin, so I am puzzled as to
how to fix this. Any feedback would be appreciated.
|
As I said, an unedited ipconfig /all from the DC will help.
You should install the server support tools on the DC and use Netdiag a
Dcdiag to diagnose problems with the domain.
--
Best regards,
Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
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Frank J. Reashore
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:49 am Post subject:
Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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Kevin,
Thanks for your help.
I now know that I need to use the DNS of the domain I am joining.
The pointer to the tools was helpful. Thanks
My Ipconfig settings are below
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Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : vancouver
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : mydomain.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : mydomain.local
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel 21140-Based PCI Fast Ethernet
Adapter (Generic)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-03-FF-1C-3E-38
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : toronto
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel 21140-Based PCI Fast Ethernet
Adapter (Generic)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-03-FF-15-3E-38
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.120
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
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I am now suspecting my DNS configuration because I get the results below
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C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent domain
Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
Name: mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup vancouver.mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent domain
Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
Name: vancouver.mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
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Cheers,
Frank
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| Quote: | Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
For a virtual domain on my home PC I have two choices for domain
controller: 1) the default, which is my ISP. Admittedly, this is not
a sensible choice. 2) the DNS on my new domain controller
(mydomain.local)
When I configure my virtual client (which is a member of WORKGROUP)
to use option #2, I get an error "Windows could not find the network
path" when I attempt to join the domain.
I suppose this makes sense because the DNS on the domain controller
knows nothing about the WORKGROUP.
It is more a problem of your ISP's DNS knowing nothing of your AD domain,
which is why the Domain Controller should use it's own address for DNS,
just
as all clients you wish to add a members. A Workgroup does not use DNS for
resolution.
I am more of a developer than a system admin, so I am puzzled as to
how to fix this. Any feedback would be appreciated.
As I said, an unedited ipconfig /all from the DC will help.
You should install the server support tools on the DC and use Netdiag a
Dcdiag to diagnose problems with the domain.
--
Best regards,
Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
Hope This Helps
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Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
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C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent
domain Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
Name: mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup vancouver.mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent
domain Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
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Name: vancouver.mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
Carefully read this message from nslookup, it says "Can't find server name
for address 192.168.2.2" and notice it resolved your query.
This is nslookup performing a reverse lookup on the IP of the DNS server, it
cannot find the PTR record that gives the name of the DNS server. So it
says: "Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent domain"
This message throws a lot of people off because nslookup is doing something
you did not ask it or expect it to do.
If you create a reverse lookup zone and PTR record, the message will become
history.
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Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
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Frank J. Reashore
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:50 am Post subject:
Re: Creating a Virtual Doamin |
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I am really pleased that you explained what is going on with the nslookup.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Frank
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| Quote: | Frank J. Reashore <reashore@NOSPAMTelus.net> wrote:
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C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent
domain Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
Name: mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
C:\Program Files\Support Tools>nslookup vancouver.mydomain.local
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent
domain Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.2.2
Name: vancouver.mydomain.local
Address: 192.168.2.2
Carefully read this message from nslookup, it says "Can't find server name
for address 192.168.2.2" and notice it resolved your query.
This is nslookup performing a reverse lookup on the IP of the DNS server,
it
cannot find the PTR record that gives the name of the DNS server. So it
says: "Can't find server name for address 192.168.2.2: Non-existent
domain"
This message throws a lot of people off because nslookup is doing
something
you did not ask it or expect it to do.
If you create a reverse lookup zone and PTR record, the message will
become
history.
--
Best regards,
Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
Hope This Helps
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