Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium

Fabric1601 · 09-29-2008, 05:07 AM

Hi there,
I have a problem - its my 1st installation of Win Serv 2003 prem, and after installing it, i need to configure it obviously, but when i start with the configuration at some point this screen comes up:

It is saying: You must configure at least one network adapter before the computer can be promoted

Now how can i configure this Domain???

Help please

**root** · 09-29-2008, 11:28 AM

you'll may need to have a network adapter installed and set the IP address manually, not via DHCP.

I think we might need a few more details to be able to say what's wrong for sure though.

UK31337 · 09-29-2008, 06:52 PM

Is this machine currently standing alone or have you connected it to an existing forest?

I'd go with what root said and try giving it an IP manually rather than DHCP, but not having an IP shouldn't prevent you from promoting it (I don't think, it's been a while since I've done anything like this).

If you're trying to promote it to a Domain Controller, then I think that's physically impossible without a NIC installed and configured; Windows just won't let you. I remember Windows 2000 Server wouldn't even install without a NIC but I don't know if that ever changed.

bilbus · 09-29-2008, 10:16 PM

its a SBS, he does not have a static ip

Huoliuhi · 09-29-2008, 10:35 PM

I'm going to bump the tread up.

Fabric1601 · 09-30-2008, 06:54 AM

Ok here's the thingy,
I've tried to configure the IP manually and I've also tried with the automatic obtain, but in vain! I've tried to configure the DNS server manually and automatically ( i have static IP ). I have two network cards (built-in , and D-link one) they have their latest drivers installed. I've double checked the Device Manager, and all the drivers are installed...

If you need other details let me know, i'll post everything as long as i manage to do it

**root** · 09-30-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabric1601

Hi there,
I have a problem - its my 1st installation of Win Serv 2003 prem, and after installing it, i need to configure it obviously, but when i start with the configuration at some point this screen comes up:

It is saying: You must configure at least one network adapter before the computer can be promoted

Now how can i configure this Domain???

Help please

if you click on the thing below the node you've already selected is the message anymore helpful?

Fabric1601 · 09-30-2008, 08:03 AM

this is the message:

You must configure at least one network adapter before the computer can be promoted

**root** · 09-30-2008, 08:26 AM

if you go to the command prompt and type

ipconfig /all

what is displayed?

Computer Head · 10-25-2008, 01:44 PM

spam reported

09-29-2008, 05:07 AM	#1
Fabric1601 In Runtime Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 186	Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium Hi there, I have a problem - its my 1st installation of Win Serv 2003 prem, and after installing it, i need to configure it obviously, but when i start with the configuration at some point this screen comes up: It is saying: You must configure at least one network adapter before the computer can be promoted Now how can i configure this Domain??? Help please __________________ http://www.yoursecurityforums.com

09-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#2
root Site Team Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,945	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium you'll may need to have a network adapter installed and set the IP address manually, not via DHCP. I think we might need a few more details to be able to say what's wrong for sure though. __________________ I didn’t fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian… Im sick of people saying 'dont waste paper'. If trees wanted to live, they'd all carry guns. "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; The inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."

09-29-2008, 06:52 PM	#3
UK31337 Fully Optimized Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,799	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium Is this machine currently standing alone or have you connected it to an existing forest? I'd go with what root said and try giving it an IP manually rather than DHCP, but not having an IP shouldn't prevent you from promoting it (I don't think, it's been a while since I've done anything like this). If you're trying to promote it to a Domain Controller, then I think that's physically impossible without a NIC installed and configured; Windows just won't let you. I remember Windows 2000 Server wouldn't even install without a NIC but I don't know if that ever changed. __________________ Master of common sense. If you don't like it, stop reading.

09-29-2008, 10:16 PM	#4
bilbus In Runtime Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 117	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium its a SBS, he does not have a static ip

09-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
Huoliuhi Beta Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	nothing I'm going to bump the tread up.

09-30-2008, 06:54 AM	#6
Fabric1601 In Runtime Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 186	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium Ok here's the thingy, I've tried to configure the IP manually and I've also tried with the automatic obtain, but in vain! I've tried to configure the DNS server manually and automatically ( i have static IP ). I have two network cards (built-in , and D-link one) they have their latest drivers installed. I've double checked the Device Manager, and all the drivers are installed... If you need other details let me know, i'll post everything as long as i manage to do it __________________ http://www.yoursecurityforums.com

09-30-2008, 08:03 AM	#8
Fabric1601 In Runtime Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 186	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium this is the message: You must configure at least one network adapter before the computer can be promoted __________________ http://www.yoursecurityforums.com

09-30-2008, 08:26 AM	#9
root Site Team Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,945	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium if you go to the command prompt and type ipconfig /all what is displayed? __________________ I didn’t fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian… Im sick of people saying 'dont waste paper'. If trees wanted to live, they'd all carry guns. "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; The inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."

10-25-2008, 01:44 PM	#10
Computer Head Fully Optimized Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,841	Re: Domain Config/ Win Server 2003 premium spam reported __________________ A+, Network+ Official "Birthday Man" of CF. http://www.yourpcforums.org

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