Re: FN-FORUM: one for the server experts

date posted 19th July 2005 10:21

Someone denied the administrators group the log on locally right (or added
them to the remote access/mobile/whatever it is called group which has the
same effect)?

Should be able to manage server remotely and reset user rights from a
workstation.

Is it a DC or just a member server? I'm assuming it's a member server as DCs
don't have local passwords - may have to fix computer account with netdom
(from reskit or support tools on CD) or even leave and rejoin domain.

If it is a member server and it can't see the DC because of DNS problems,
you won't log on. Get the consultant back, ask him what he did, and threaten
legal action if he doesn't fix what he broke FAST.

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Kathy
http://www.vendetta.co.uk
+44(0)7005 982 261
DNRC Minister for Useful but Irritating Information and Trivia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Tinson" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 10:28 AM
Subject: FN-FORUM: one for the server experts


>
> Just got this from one of my clients - I don't manage their servers so
> technically it's nothing to do with me - he's just panicing and looking
> for help.. but not sure what to advise him..
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> Our Intranet server was being worked on yesterday by a Track-IT
> consultant. When the server rebooted we were unable to log on to the
> domain! Strange! There were problems with DNS that may we thought may
> have caused this which we resolved, however we were still unable to log
> on using Domain Admin. The next step was to log on using local
> admin.... there lies the next issue! For some reason (and yes we know
> what the password should be!!), the local admin account will not log on
> either. Do you have any clues?
>
> One option is to reinstall W2003 on the server and try and preserve the
> data. I know this would also leave us with work to do in order to get
> it back as a web server... any support you can offer would be greatly
> appreciated. Please let me know and I will give you a call to discuss.
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> any ideas? if he has to re-install then I'll have to go down and
> re-install all my intranet software... which is more hasle than it's
worth..
>
> thanks for any suggestions..
>
> Craig
>
>
>
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