Microsoft KB Archive/128351

= Online Documentation on Managing Domains is Incorrect =

Article ID: 128351

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5

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This article was previously published under Q128351



SUMMARY
The following two topics are incorrectly documented in chapter 2 of the Network Operations Quick Reference (NETOPS.HLP) included on the Windows NT Server version 3.5 CD:


 * Promoting a Server to Primary Domain Controller
 * Demoting a Primary Domain Controller to Backup



MORE INFORMATION
The "Promoting a Server to Primary Domain Controller" topic states:

When a server is promoted to primary domain controller, an up-to-date copy of the user account database is replicated from the old primary domain controller to the new one, and then the old primary domain controller is automatically demoted to backup domain controller (unless it is not currently running).

The "Demoting a Primary Domain Controller to Backup" topic states:

Usually, when a server is promoted to primary domain controller, no special action needs to be taken to demote the former primary to backup domain controller because the system does this automatically.

However, if a server is promoted to primary domain controller while the existing primary domain controller is unavailable (for example, if it is being repaired), and the former primary domain controller later returns to service, you must demote it.

Both of these topics incorrect indicate that a server can be promoted to a PDC. To promote a server to domain controller status you must reinstall Windows NT Server.

Additional query words: prodnt managing domains trust relationships

Keywords: KB128351

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