Domain Server problem

I recently purchased a Dell PowerEdge 1750 with dual
processors and 2gb RAM. I made it the domain controller to
replace an older server. I have all the computers as part
of that domain, but now all of the computers are
noticeably slower. Can anyone give me any suggestions on
this matter. I would really appreciate it. Only thing
running on this computer is PRISM (accounting program with
SQL server).

When you say that all of the computers are now slower,
please specify what aspects of the computer are now
noticeably slower. For example, intranet, internet, hard
drive access, program loading?

In news:2eaf101c46b39$3111e220$(E-Mail Removed),
Larry Honaker <(E-Mail Removed)> asked for help and I offered my
suggestions below:
> I recently purchased a Dell PowerEdge 1750 with dual
> processors and 2gb RAM. I made it the domain controller to
> replace an older server. I have all the computers as part
> of that domain, but now all of the computers are
> noticeably slower. Can anyone give me any suggestions on
> this matter. I would really appreciate it. Only thing
> running on this computer is PRISM (accounting program with
> SQL server).

Without a discrete description of exactly what is "slower", my first guess
is that the logons take longer, (hanging on the applying settings or network
connections screen) which indicates to me a DNS configuration issue with AD.

If this applies to you, here are the AD & DNS rules:

1. Do not use your ISP's DNS addresses anywhere on any member server, domain
controller or client machines' IP properties. DNS addresses must only show
the internal DNS only. Otherwise, numerous issues can occur.

2. If you desire internet resolution, DNS will do that out of the box for
your clients. You can make it more efficient by configuring a forwarder. If
the option is grayed out, delete the Root zone. This article shows how to do
both:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=300202

More info:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=291382

If my assumptions were incorrect, I apologize, but I would like to ask of
you to please elaborate extensively on what is exactly going on to better
assist, provide an example, maybe even a screen shot, messages, Event ID
error messages (the Event ID #), etc. Thanks


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You are exactly right on what is happening. This is our
first Windows 2003 Server, so I am not sure of all the
settings. I appreciate your help and will try to do what
you suggested.

>Without a discrete description of exactly what
is "slower", my first guess
>is that the logons take longer, (hanging on the applying
settings or network
>connections screen) which indicates to me a DNS
configuration issue with AD.

Startup, hard drive and cd access, and intranet access.

>-----Original Message-----
>When you say that all of the computers are now slower,
>please specify what aspects of the computer are now
>noticeably slower. For example, intranet, internet, hard
>drive access, program loading?
>.
>

Thanks. That fixed my problems. I appreciate your advice.

In news:0bfc01c46e92$c44567e0$(E-Mail Removed),
Larry Honaker <(E-Mail Removed)> asked for help and I offered my
suggestions below:
> Thanks. That fixed my problems. I appreciate your advice.

No problem and glad to be of service!

If you believe you have any future AD or DNS errors, post them to those
groups for better exposure, since this is more of a general networking
newsgroup.

:-)

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Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Windows Server - Directory Services

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