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5/9/2006 7:10:28 PM EDT
I am playing around with 2003 server and have a few questions.

I tried to add a domain user group to the Administrators local group.  When I try to do it from the local machine I click on the location button but only see the the name of the local machine.  I cannot see or select the domain.  When I remotely manage the computer from the server I am able to add the domain group to the local machines Administrator group.  But a few seconds after doing so that name of the group shows up at a head with question mark icon and then a string of digits.  I do however gain the access priveledges that I desired.  So anyone know why the name is showing up funny and why I am unable to see the domain from the local machine?

My second issue is during logon.  It comes up saying applying personal settings which lasts abnormally long.  I know at work logo happens very quickly.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
5/9/2006 7:14:13 PM EDT
[#1]

stab in the dark - some sort of issue delaying broadcasts on the network?
5/9/2006 7:18:56 PM EDT
[#2]
Sounds like your local machine isn't pointing to your 2K3 server in its DNS settings. Is your 2K3 server a DC? do you have AD setup?
5/9/2006 7:32:54 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Sounds like your local machine isn't pointing to your 2K3 server in its DNS settings. Is your 2K3 server a DC? do you have AD setup?



You rock!  Thanks!  I didnt have the DNS on the local machine set properly.  I had it still pointed at my router.  Now everything comes up quick.  I'm going to setup DHCP next :)