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_msdcs zone deleted
Name: kgohek Date: January 17, 2007 at 17:23:18 Pacific OS: w2k3 sbs CPU/Ram: xeon 2.8 / 1.25G Product: hp proliantML250
Comment:
in an attempt to solve my DNS issue i had deleted the _msdcs zone. Is there any way i can recover it without reinstalling AD
Name: heropsycho2177 Date: January 17, 2007 at 18:00:25 Pacific
Reply:
Try restarting the netlogon service on your DC's.
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Response Number 2
Name: kgohek Date: January 17, 2007 at 18:42:55 Pacific
Reply:
tried it and didnt work
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Response Number 3
Name: heropsycho2177 Date: January 17, 2007 at 19:46:22 Pacific
Reply:
Try with the Support Tools installed...
netdiag /fix
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Response Number 4
Name: kgohek Date: January 17, 2007 at 19:49:29 Pacific
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it is the only DC in the domain which is single-labeled, could that be the reason why netlogon did not update the _msdcs zone?
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Response Number 5
Name: heropsycho2177 Date: January 17, 2007 at 21:14:41 Pacific
Reply:
No...
run dcdiag /DnsAll at a command prompt. It should tell you what records are missing. You can then recreate the records easily.
"Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion! Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution! The ripple effect is too good not to mention. If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"
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