Question : Rebuild member domain controller

Good Morning all:

I need some help rebuilding a domain controller. The server disks failed (Windows will not boot) and cannot locate the backups. I'm rebuilding the server from scratch with the exact computer name and IP address. What I"m not sure about is what I need to do in Active Directory in order prepare to reromote this DC. Any assistance is very appreciated. The OS is Windows 2003 standard.

Thanks,

Rm103

Answer : Rebuild member domain controller

>> member domain controller << ?? no such beast - its either a DC or member sever - it cannot be both.

First you will need to remove all traces of the failed DC from AD - see http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm

As there is another DC in the domain then just install thie new machine as an additional DC for the domain, then install DNS. AD and DNS will replcate from the other DC (assuming you are using AD integrated DNS). You will then need to install and configure DHCP again.

Make sure that the new DC is set correctly in AD Sites and Services.