About this tag
Domain services, particularly Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), are a core component of Windows Server environments, enabling centralized management of users, computers, and resources. Common issues discussed include replication failures after transferring FSMO roles, installation errors like 0x80073701, and connectivity problems such as 'Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable.' Troubleshooting often involves repadmin, server manager, and GPO configuration. Azure Active Directory Domain Services extends these capabilities to the cloud. The tag covers deployment, configuration, and recovery scenarios for domain services in on-premises and hybrid setups.
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    domain distroyed -demounted the root dc

    hey every one i just did a huge mistake - I hade problems with my domain replication so i tried to transfer the root domain services to another domain but did not transfer the schema ' I remounted the root domain and know I get errors when doing repadmin /replsum "the target principal name is...
    • oreni88
    • Thread
    • active directory connection issues domain domain services error fsmo roles infrastructure master mistake naming master pdc remount replication replsum rid pool manager root dc schema master transfer troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  2. EthanColey

    Active Directory Domain Services wont install and shows error 0x80073701

    When I go into "Server Manager" in windows server 2016 then click "Manage" then click "Add role or Feature" I click "Active Directory Domain Services" (ADDS) then I click "Install" after some time later it says "The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. Installation...
    • EthanColey
    • Thread
    • active directory domain services error 0x80073701 feature installation installation role services server management troubleshooting windows server windows server 2016
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  3. How to Configure Windows Server 2008 R2

    How to Configure Windows Server 2008 R2

    Download Windows Server: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=fJ9GMrSaYTc&offerid=166833.706&type=2&subid=0 Extensive Configuration. Installing Active Directory and Domain Name Services. Creating and configuring the Active Directory forest. Global Primary Domain Controller Setup...
    • Mike
    • Media item
    • active directory configuration demonstration domain controller domain services forest group policy guide server server 2008 tutorial walkthrough windows client windows server
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    • Media category: Windows 7 Forums
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    Unable to configure users to only show locally installed programmes on start menu

    Hi all, Forgive me if this has already been asked but I couldn't find it through the search tool. I'm having an issue with the start menu on a Domain, the server is windows 2008 and has a setting to force a network start menu on all clients. This is causing issues as applications locally...
    • WitlessSteve
    • Thread
    • application visibility computer issues configuration domain services gpo troubleshooting group policy local applications local settings menu customization microsoft microsoft support network user policy management server configuration start menu user experience windows 2008
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    Windows 7 Wireless Printer shown as Offline and Active Directory Services Unavailable

    When I try to print anything, my laptop says that the printer is offline when it isn't. When I try to "find printers" I get the error message: "The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable." This is a new Windows 7 Dell Inspiron. The CD that came with the HP Officejet J6450 did...
    • goldy10
    • Thread
    • active directory connection issues dell domain services offline print job printer printer drivers windows 7 wireless printing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking