We too get mad at the thought of a poorly run network... So...
The new domain controller was brought online when we finally connected the ISA through VPN to the the domain through RRAS. Unfortunately, this took longer than expected as the router had a small problem with it's onboard LAT. DIS naturally took their time in fixing the LAT and had to consult with other departments within APSCN before they could PING both in and out. We created our VPN, got the connection through RRAS and waited for DFS to do it's stuff. So, DC through ISA via RRAS over the VPN to replicate the DFS. Everyone up to speed? So today, we notice, no DFS through VPN to the DC...DNS? Nope, NTDS! So, no replication to the DC over the VPN (Through ISA) because the LDP has a problem with mismatched info through the SCHEMA. How do we fix the LDP problem between the DCs, the DOMAIN, the DNS? DCDIAG? NETDIAG? ADIS EDIT? Nope...NETDOM! NETDOM fixes the passwordd (yes the extra "d" is supposed to be there) and all is good?!?! Hmmm...replication takes place...all is better? YES! So DC gets DFS and NTDS over VPN through ISA. DNS is good. RRAS is good. I think all will be well... At least we don't have to deal with NOVELL... Ain't it swell? Oh well...can't beat the smell... Dude, your gettin' a Dell!
thanks captain for the inspiration...
manteca
