Hi Merv,

I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl equipment)
from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
"FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
controller"

I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution fails:

On SBS 2003 machine:
-Domain Controller Security Policy
-Local Policies
-User Rights Assignment
-Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
-Add domainname\Domain Admins
-gpupdate /force
-Restart new installation.


when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that says
"failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate rights"
Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be contacted".

I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still right
now.

From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the dcpromo_joindomain,
it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.

Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the migration
again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current state?

also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually eneable
them from services.msc.


please help me out...



Thank you


"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:

> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
>
> Does the following apply to your situation?
>
> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
> -----------------------------
> Problem Description [3]
> ==================
> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
> Following Migration white paper
> Used Answer file with basic information
>
> Getting error:
> Errors.log
> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> controller.
>
> Analysis
> =======
> dcpromo.log:
>
> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain Services
> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account SBS2008$ to
> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services error
> has occurred.
>
> Resolution
> ==========
> On SBS 2003 machine:
> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> -Local Policies
> -User Rights Assignment
> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> -gpupdate /force
> -Restart new installation.
> ------------------------------
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> ============================
>
> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup

> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
> > log:
> >
> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
> > IssueTrackingFlag
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
> > returned 0x80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
> > 80070035
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
> > 37
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
> > false
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
> > read from the forest.
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >
> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance

>
>
>

why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
procedures did you follow for this migration?

"Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup

> Hi Merv,
>
> I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl equipment)
> from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
> "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> controller"
>
> I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
> fails:
>
> On SBS 2003 machine:
> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> -Local Policies
> -User Rights Assignment
> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> -gpupdate /force
> -Restart new installation.
>
>
> when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that says
> "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
> rights"
> Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
> contacted".
>
> I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
> right
> now.
>
> From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
> dcpromo_joindomain,
> it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
>
> Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
> migration
> again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
> state?
>
> also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
> after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
> starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
> eneable
> them from services.msc.
>
>
> please help me out...
>
> Thank you
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>

>> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
>>
>> Does the following apply to your situation?
>>
>> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
>> -----------------------------
>> Problem Description [3]
>> ==================
>> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
>> Following Migration white paper
>> Used Answer file with basic information
>>
>> Getting error:
>> Errors.log
>> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> controller.
>>
>> Analysis
>> =======
>> dcpromo.log:
>>
>> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain Services
>> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account SBS2008$
>> to
>> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
>> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
>> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
>> error
>> has occurred.
>>
>> Resolution
>> ==========
>> On SBS 2003 machine:
>> -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> -Local Policies
>> -User Rights Assignment
>> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> -gpupdate /force
>> -Restart new installation.
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> ============================
>>
>> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup

>> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
>> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
>> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
>> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
>> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
>> > log:
>> >
>> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
>> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
>> > IssueTrackingFlag
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
>> > returned 0x80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
>> > 80070035
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
>> > 37
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
>> > false
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
>> > read from the forest.
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >
>> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance

>>
>>
>>

Hi Allen,

I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
sbs2008 migration.

I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...

When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....

"AllenM" wrote:

> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
> procedures did you follow for this migration?
>
> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup

> > Hi Merv,
> >
> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl equipment)
> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> > controller"
> >
> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
> > fails:
> >
> > On SBS 2003 machine:
> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
> > -Local Policies
> > -User Rights Assignment
> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> > -gpupdate /force
> > -Restart new installation.
> >
> >
> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that says
> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
> > rights"
> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
> > contacted".
> >
> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
> > right
> > now.
> >
> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
> > dcpromo_joindomain,
> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
> >
> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
> > migration
> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
> > state?
> >
> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
> > eneable
> > them from services.msc.
> >
> >
> > please help me out...
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> >

> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
> >>
> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
> >>
> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
> >> -----------------------------
> >> Problem Description [3]
> >> ==================
> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
> >> Following Migration white paper
> >> Used Answer file with basic information
> >>
> >> Getting error:
> >> Errors.log
> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> controller.
> >>
> >> Analysis
> >> =======
> >> dcpromo.log:
> >>
> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain Services
> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account SBS2008$
> >> to
> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
> >> error
> >> has occurred.
> >>
> >> Resolution
> >> ==========
> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> -Local Policies
> >> -User Rights Assignment
> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> -gpupdate /force
> >> -Restart new installation.
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> --
> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> >> ============================
> >>
> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
> >> > log:
> >> >
> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
> >> > returned 0x80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
> >> > 80070035
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
> >> > 37
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
> >> > false
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
> >> > read from the forest.
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >
> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

Did you do all the prerequisites on the source server (sbs 2003) as
required. Applied all updates and services packs, Did you raise the
functional level for AD as well as the forest?


"Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> Hi Allen,
>
> I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> sbs2008 migration.
>
> I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
>
> When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
>
> "AllenM" wrote:
>

>> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
>> procedures did you follow for this migration?
>>
>> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup

>> > Hi Merv,
>> >
>> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
>> > equipment)
>> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
>> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> > controller"
>> >
>> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
>> > fails:
>> >
>> > On SBS 2003 machine:
>> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> > -Local Policies
>> > -User Rights Assignment
>> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> > -gpupdate /force
>> > -Restart new installation.
>> >
>> >
>> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
>> > says
>> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
>> > rights"
>> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
>> > contacted".
>> >
>> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
>> > right
>> > now.
>> >
>> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
>> > dcpromo_joindomain,
>> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
>> >
>> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
>> > migration
>> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
>> > state?
>> >
>> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
>> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
>> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
>> > eneable
>> > them from services.msc.
>> >
>> >
>> > please help me out...
>> >
>> > Thank you
>> >
>> >
>> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
>> >>
>> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
>> >>
>> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
>> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
>> >> -----------------------------
>> >> Problem Description [3]
>> >> ==================
>> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
>> >> Following Migration white paper
>> >> Used Answer file with basic information
>> >>
>> >> Getting error:
>> >> Errors.log
>> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> controller.
>> >>
>> >> Analysis
>> >> =======
>> >> dcpromo.log:
>> >>
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
>> >> Services
>> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
>> >> SBS2008$
>> >> to
>> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
>> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
>> >> error
>> >> has occurred.
>> >>
>> >> Resolution
>> >> ==========
>> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
>> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> >> -Local Policies
>> >> -User Rights Assignment
>> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> >> -gpupdate /force
>> >> -Restart new installation.
>> >> ------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> >> ============================
>> >>
>> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
>> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
>> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
>> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
>> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
>> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
>> >> > log:
>> >> >
>> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
>> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
>> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
>> >> > returned 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
>> >> > 80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
>> >> > 37
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
>> >> > false
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
>> >> > read from the forest.
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> >
>> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>

Are you using this document?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...34(WS.10).aspx

"Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> Hi Allen,
>
> I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> sbs2008 migration.
>
> I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
>
> When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
>
> "AllenM" wrote:
>

>> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
>> procedures did you follow for this migration?
>>
>> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup

>> > Hi Merv,
>> >
>> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
>> > equipment)
>> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
>> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> > controller"
>> >
>> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
>> > fails:
>> >
>> > On SBS 2003 machine:
>> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> > -Local Policies
>> > -User Rights Assignment
>> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> > -gpupdate /force
>> > -Restart new installation.
>> >
>> >
>> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
>> > says
>> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
>> > rights"
>> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
>> > contacted".
>> >
>> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
>> > right
>> > now.
>> >
>> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
>> > dcpromo_joindomain,
>> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
>> >
>> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
>> > migration
>> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
>> > state?
>> >
>> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
>> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
>> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
>> > eneable
>> > them from services.msc.
>> >
>> >
>> > please help me out...
>> >
>> > Thank you
>> >
>> >
>> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
>> >>
>> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
>> >>
>> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
>> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
>> >> -----------------------------
>> >> Problem Description [3]
>> >> ==================
>> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
>> >> Following Migration white paper
>> >> Used Answer file with basic information
>> >>
>> >> Getting error:
>> >> Errors.log
>> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> controller.
>> >>
>> >> Analysis
>> >> =======
>> >> dcpromo.log:
>> >>
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
>> >> Services
>> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
>> >> SBS2008$
>> >> to
>> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
>> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
>> >> error
>> >> has occurred.
>> >>
>> >> Resolution
>> >> ==========
>> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
>> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> >> -Local Policies
>> >> -User Rights Assignment
>> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> >> -gpupdate /force
>> >> -Restart new installation.
>> >> ------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> >> ============================
>> >>
>> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
>> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
>> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
>> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
>> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
>> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
>> >> > log:
>> >> >
>> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
>> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
>> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
>> >> > returned 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
>> >> > 80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
>> >> > 37
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
>> >> > false
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
>> >> > read from the forest.
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> >
>> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>

Yes..

"AllenM" wrote:

> Are you using this document?
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...34(WS.10).aspx
>
> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> > Hi Allen,
> >
> > I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> > sbs2008 migration.
> >
> > I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
> >
> > When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> > through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> > server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> > fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
> >
> > "AllenM" wrote:
> >

> >> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
> >> procedures did you follow for this migration?
> >>
> >> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup
> >> > Hi Merv,
> >> >
> >> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
> >> > equipment)
> >> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
> >> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> > controller"
> >> >
> >> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
> >> > fails:
> >> >
> >> > On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> > -Local Policies
> >> > -User Rights Assignment
> >> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> > -gpupdate /force
> >> > -Restart new installation.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
> >> > says
> >> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
> >> > rights"
> >> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
> >> > contacted".
> >> >
> >> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
> >> > right
> >> > now.
> >> >
> >> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
> >> > dcpromo_joindomain,
> >> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
> >> >
> >> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
> >> > migration
> >> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
> >> > state?
> >> >
> >> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
> >> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
> >> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
> >> > eneable
> >> > them from services.msc.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > please help me out...
> >> >
> >> > Thank you
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
> >> >>
> >> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
> >> >>
> >> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
> >> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
> >> >> -----------------------------
> >> >> Problem Description [3]
> >> >> ==================
> >> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
> >> >> Following Migration white paper
> >> >> Used Answer file with basic information
> >> >>
> >> >> Getting error:
> >> >> Errors.log
> >> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> controller.
> >> >>
> >> >> Analysis
> >> >> =======
> >> >> dcpromo.log:
> >> >>
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
> >> >> Services
> >> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
> >> >> SBS2008$
> >> >> to
> >> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
> >> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
> >> >> error
> >> >> has occurred.
> >> >>
> >> >> Resolution
> >> >> ==========
> >> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> >> -Local Policies
> >> >> -User Rights Assignment
> >> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> >> -gpupdate /force
> >> >> -Restart new installation.
> >> >> ------------------------------
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> >> >> ============================
> >> >>
> >> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
> >> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
> >> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
> >> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
> >> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
> >> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
> >> >> > log:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
> >> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
> >> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
> >> >> > returned 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
> >> >> > 80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
> >> >> > 37
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
> >> >> > false
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
> >> >> > read from the forest.
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

I believe you need to insert the removable device with the answer file onto
the destination server (sbs 2008). Check you documentation again.


"Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> Hi Allen,
>
> I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> sbs2008 migration.
>
> I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
>
> When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
>
> "AllenM" wrote:
>

>> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
>> procedures did you follow for this migration?
>>
>> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup

>> > Hi Merv,
>> >
>> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
>> > equipment)
>> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
>> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> > controller"
>> >
>> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
>> > fails:
>> >
>> > On SBS 2003 machine:
>> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> > -Local Policies
>> > -User Rights Assignment
>> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> > -gpupdate /force
>> > -Restart new installation.
>> >
>> >
>> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
>> > says
>> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
>> > rights"
>> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
>> > contacted".
>> >
>> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
>> > right
>> > now.
>> >
>> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
>> > dcpromo_joindomain,
>> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
>> >
>> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
>> > migration
>> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
>> > state?
>> >
>> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
>> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
>> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
>> > eneable
>> > them from services.msc.
>> >
>> >
>> > please help me out...
>> >
>> > Thank you
>> >
>> >
>> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
>> >>
>> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
>> >>
>> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
>> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
>> >> -----------------------------
>> >> Problem Description [3]
>> >> ==================
>> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
>> >> Following Migration white paper
>> >> Used Answer file with basic information
>> >>
>> >> Getting error:
>> >> Errors.log
>> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> controller.
>> >>
>> >> Analysis
>> >> =======
>> >> dcpromo.log:
>> >>
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
>> >> Services
>> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
>> >> SBS2008$
>> >> to
>> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
>> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
>> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
>> >> error
>> >> has occurred.
>> >>
>> >> Resolution
>> >> ==========
>> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
>> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> >> -Local Policies
>> >> -User Rights Assignment
>> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> >> -gpupdate /force
>> >> -Restart new installation.
>> >> ------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> >> ============================
>> >>
>> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
>> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
>> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
>> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
>> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
>> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
>> >> > log:
>> >> >
>> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
>> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
>> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
>> >> > returned 0x80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
>> >> > 80070035
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
>> >> > 37
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
>> >> > false
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
>> >> > read from the forest.
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> >
>> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>

yes...all the prep work has been done from the migration document!

"AllenM" wrote:

> Did you do all the prerequisites on the source server (sbs 2003) as
> required. Applied all updates and services packs, Did you raise the
> functional level for AD as well as the forest?
>
>
> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> > Hi Allen,
> >
> > I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> > sbs2008 migration.
> >
> > I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
> >
> > When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> > through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> > server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> > fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
> >
> > "AllenM" wrote:
> >

> >> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
> >> procedures did you follow for this migration?
> >>
> >> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup
> >> > Hi Merv,
> >> >
> >> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
> >> > equipment)
> >> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
> >> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> > controller"
> >> >
> >> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
> >> > fails:
> >> >
> >> > On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> > -Local Policies
> >> > -User Rights Assignment
> >> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> > -gpupdate /force
> >> > -Restart new installation.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
> >> > says
> >> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
> >> > rights"
> >> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
> >> > contacted".
> >> >
> >> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
> >> > right
> >> > now.
> >> >
> >> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
> >> > dcpromo_joindomain,
> >> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
> >> >
> >> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
> >> > migration
> >> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
> >> > state?
> >> >
> >> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
> >> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
> >> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
> >> > eneable
> >> > them from services.msc.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > please help me out...
> >> >
> >> > Thank you
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
> >> >>
> >> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
> >> >>
> >> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
> >> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
> >> >> -----------------------------
> >> >> Problem Description [3]
> >> >> ==================
> >> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
> >> >> Following Migration white paper
> >> >> Used Answer file with basic information
> >> >>
> >> >> Getting error:
> >> >> Errors.log
> >> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> controller.
> >> >>
> >> >> Analysis
> >> >> =======
> >> >> dcpromo.log:
> >> >>
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
> >> >> Services
> >> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
> >> >> SBS2008$
> >> >> to
> >> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
> >> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
> >> >> error
> >> >> has occurred.
> >> >>
> >> >> Resolution
> >> >> ==========
> >> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> >> -Local Policies
> >> >> -User Rights Assignment
> >> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> >> -gpupdate /force
> >> >> -Restart new installation.
> >> >> ------------------------------
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> >> >> ============================
> >> >>
> >> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
> >> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
> >> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
> >> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
> >> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
> >> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
> >> >> > log:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
> >> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
> >> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
> >> >> > returned 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
> >> >> > 80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
> >> >> > 37
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
> >> >> > false
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
> >> >> > read from the forest.
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

I copy the answer file that was created from the sbs2003 on to a flash drive..

Then i plug it into the destination server(sbs2008)...

i put the dvd sbs2008 installation disk in, it runs the processes, it finds
the answer file from the flash drive just fine!

however i still get the error...sigh.

"AllenM" wrote:

> I believe you need to insert the removable device with the answer file onto
> the destination server (sbs 2008). Check you documentation again.
>
>
> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

> > Hi Allen,
> >
> > I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from the
> > sbs2008 migration.
> >
> > I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
> >
> > When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it goes
> > through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the source
> > server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point the
> > fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
> >
> > "AllenM" wrote:
> >

> >> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
> >> procedures did you follow for this migration?
> >>
> >> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup
> >> > Hi Merv,
> >> >
> >> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
> >> > equipment)
> >> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
> >> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> > controller"
> >> >
> >> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
> >> > fails:
> >> >
> >> > On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> > -Local Policies
> >> > -User Rights Assignment
> >> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> > -gpupdate /force
> >> > -Restart new installation.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error that
> >> > says
> >> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have appropriate
> >> > rights"
> >> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
> >> > contacted".
> >> >
> >> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand still
> >> > right
> >> > now.
> >> >
> >> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
> >> > dcpromo_joindomain,
> >> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
> >> >
> >> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
> >> > migration
> >> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the current
> >> > state?
> >> >
> >> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there, however
> >> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is not
> >> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
> >> > eneable
> >> > them from services.msc.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > please help me out...
> >> >
> >> > Thank you
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008 newsgroup)...
> >> >>
> >> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
> >> >>
> >> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
> >> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
> >> >> -----------------------------
> >> >> Problem Description [3]
> >> >> ==================
> >> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
> >> >> Following Migration white paper
> >> >> Used Answer file with basic information
> >> >>
> >> >> Getting error:
> >> >> Errors.log
> >> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> controller.
> >> >>
> >> >> Analysis
> >> >> =======
> >> >> dcpromo.log:
> >> >>
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
> >> >> Services
> >> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
> >> >> SBS2008$
> >> >> to
> >> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General / Internal
> >> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain Services
> >> >> error
> >> >> has occurred.
> >> >>
> >> >> Resolution
> >> >> ==========
> >> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
> >> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
> >> >> -Local Policies
> >> >> -User Rights Assignment
> >> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
> >> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
> >> >> -gpupdate /force
> >> >> -Restart new installation.
> >> >> ------------------------------
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> >> >> ============================
> >> >>
> >> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
> >> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
> >> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
> >> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
> >> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no other
> >> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and destination
> >> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
> >> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
> >> >> > log:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
> >> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
> >> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read domains,
> >> >> > returned 0x80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
> >> >> > 80070035
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
> >> >> > 37
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
> >> >> > false
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
> >> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not be
> >> >> > read from the forest.
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

Well chris I was hoping I could help resolve your issues and had thought the
answer key was the problem. I misintepetted your email regarding this
because of the way you worded it. I've done this process about a month ago
and had no issues. All I can suggest is that you reread the process and
double check all the steps. You never know what may come about the second
time around. Just another quick stupid question here. You are aware that SBS
2008 can only be installed on 64-bit hardware? I'm lost for any other
suggestions so good luck and go over the documentation again
"slowly".................


"Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:64A3A28B-5483-45E9-831B-3C2FA302B2CA@newsgroup

>I copy the answer file that was created from the sbs2003 on to a flash
>drive..
>
> Then i plug it into the destination server(sbs2008)...
>
> i put the dvd sbs2008 installation disk in, it runs the processes, it
> finds
> the answer file from the flash drive just fine!
>
> however i still get the error...sigh.
>
> "AllenM" wrote:
>

>> I believe you need to insert the removable device with the answer file
>> onto
>> the destination server (sbs 2008). Check you documentation again.
>>
>>
>> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:F4B62313-26EE-4889-B66F-80C8DBB60554@newsgroup

>> > Hi Allen,
>> >
>> > I am not trying to join sbs2003 to the domain...the error comes from
>> > the
>> > sbs2008 migration.
>> >
>> > I followed the migration guide from Microsoft word per word...
>> >
>> > When I insert the SBS2008 DVD in the destination server(sbs2008)...it
>> > goes
>> > through the process of installing, it finds my answer file from the
>> > source
>> > server(sbs2003) that i have on a removable media, then at some point
>> > the
>> > fatal error of DCPROMO_JOINDOMAIN comes up....
>> >
>> > "AllenM" wrote:
>> >
>> >> why are you trying to join the SBS 2003 server to the domain? What
>> >> procedures did you follow for this migration?
>> >>
>> >> "Chris" <Chris@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> >> news:B331A79B-F281-4C34-9090-8B64F8C946E1@newsgroup
>> >> > Hi Merv,
>> >> >
>> >> > I am trying to migrate to SBS2008(new equipment not using odl
>> >> > equipment)
>> >> > from SBS2003..however i am geting the :
>> >> > "FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> > controller"
>> >> >
>> >> > I only have one NIC on the source server, and the following solution
>> >> > fails:
>> >> >
>> >> > On SBS 2003 machine:
>> >> > -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> >> > -Local Policies
>> >> > -User Rights Assignment
>> >> > -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> >> > -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> >> > -gpupdate /force
>> >> > -Restart new installation.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > when i go to sbs2003 and try to perform the above i get an error
>> >> > that
>> >> > says
>> >> > "failed to open the group policy object. You may not have
>> >> > appropriate
>> >> > rights"
>> >> > Details: The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be
>> >> > contacted".
>> >> >
>> >> > I am unsure how to proceed with the migration, i am and a stand
>> >> > still
>> >> > right
>> >> > now.
>> >> >
>> >> > From sbs2008, when i click finish after the error of the
>> >> > dcpromo_joindomain,
>> >> > it takes me to the sbs2008 desktop.
>> >> >
>> >> > Please help me go past this point...do i reinstall and attempt the
>> >> > migration
>> >> > again?(tried 5 times already) or can i still migrate with the
>> >> > current
>> >> > state?
>> >> >
>> >> > also, I ran the BPA on sbs2003, and everything went well there,
>> >> > however
>> >> > after i ran the sourcetool and the answer file, sbs2003 exchange is
>> >> > not
>> >> > starting all services...such as exchange server. I have to manually
>> >> > eneable
>> >> > them from services.msc.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > please help me out...
>> >> >
>> >> > Thank you
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> (answered with same reply to your post in the SBS 2008
>> >> >> newsgroup)...
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Does the following apply to your situation?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Top issues from the SBS partner newsgroups
>> >> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/arch...ewsgroups.aspx
>> >> >> -----------------------------
>> >> >> Problem Description [3]
>> >> >> ==================
>> >> >> Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
>> >> >> Following Migration white paper
>> >> >> Used Answer file with basic information
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Getting error:
>> >> >> Errors.log
>> >> >> FATAL: DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> >> controller.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Analysis
>> >> >> =======
>> >> >> dcpromo.log:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] Error - The Active Directory Domain
>> >> >> Services
>> >> >> Installation Wizard was unable to convert the computer account
>> >> >> SBS2008$
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> an Active Directory Domain Controller account. (5)
>> >> >> 10/07/2008 08:53:07 [INFO] EVENTLOG (Error): NTDS General /
>> >> >> Internal
>> >> >> Processing : 1168 Internal error: An Active Directory Domain
>> >> >> Services
>> >> >> error
>> >> >> has occurred.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Resolution
>> >> >> ==========
>> >> >> On SBS 2003 machine:
>> >> >> -Domain Controller Security Policy
>> >> >> -Local Policies
>> >> >> -User Rights Assignment
>> >> >> -Enable Computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
>> >> >> -Add domainname\Domain Admins
>> >> >> -gpupdate /force
>> >> >> -Restart new installation.
>> >> >> ------------------------------
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> >> >> ============================
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Nitram" <Nitram@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:A7B53E30-6B58-406B-A658-DDC221D15127@newsgroup
>> >> >> > Migrating from 03 to 08, ended with this failure : FATAL:
>> >> >> > DcPromo_JoinDomain: The server was not promoted to a domain
>> >> >> > controller. I have been checking around, there seems to be no
>> >> >> > other
>> >> >> > error similar to mine. I only have one nic on source and
>> >> >> > destination
>> >> >> > server. I do have connectivity with the internet so thats not the
>> >> >> > problem either. This is from the last part of dcpromoui error
>> >> >> > log:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Enter RegistryKey::Open
>> >> >> > Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\dcpromoui
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AE 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> >> > RegistryKey::GetValue-DWORD
>> >> >> > IssueTrackingFlag
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01AF 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070002
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B0 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B1 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> >> > AutoWNetConnection::CloseExistingConnection
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B2 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B3 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B4 11:24:32.671 HRESULT = 0x80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B5 11:24:32.671 failed trying to read
>> >> >> > domains,
>> >> >> > returned 0x80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B6 11:24:32.671 Enter GetErrorMessage
>> >> >> > 80070035
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B7 11:24:32.671 performed state 7, next state
>> >> >> > 37
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B8 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> >> > State::GetHadNonCriticalFailures
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01B9 11:24:32.671 bHadNonCriticalFailures =
>> >> >> > false
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BA 11:24:32.671 Enter
>> >> >> > State::UnbindFromReplicationPartnetDC
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BB 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BC 11:24:32.671 The list of domains could not
>> >> >> > be
>> >> >> > read from the forest.
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 01BD 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0022 11:24:32.671 Exit code is 26
>> >> >> > dcpromoui F00.F04 0023 11:24:32.671 closing log
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Any help would be great, thank you in advance
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>