Online Documentation on Managing Domains is Incorrect

 Last reviewed: March 30, 1995
Article ID: Q128351
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

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.

KBCategory: kbdocerr
KBSubcategory: ntdocerr ntutil
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 managing domains trust
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Last reviewed: March 30, 1995
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