How can I know which computer is the domain controller in my network?

North

Thanks

eygle

在活动目录里可以看到域控制器的成员

llgg716

and then use the search funtion in AD to search domain controller. In fact, you can search any network object contained in the AD.

North

在活动目录里可以看到域控制器的成员 ? Where is active directory?\r\n\r\nand then use the search funtion in AD to search domain controller. In fact, you can search any network object contained in the AD.\r\n>> How to use search function in AD?\r\n\r\nI am using a win 2K workstation and I log into a domain.

llgg716

MS combined the DNS and AD together firmly, so you have to upgrade your standalone 2000 server to Domain controller by add DNS service. After you add DNS, the standalone 2000 server will become a domain controller which have AD administration funtions.\r\n\r\nbefore you add DNS, your 2000 server is only a memebr of workgroup, after you add DNS, your 2000 domain controller will change her face in \"neighbour network\", you see, when you double click \"neighbour network\", it will looks different other then before. YOu will find anything are arranged under the Active Directory, anything are to be object in the network.\r\n\r\nFor client like 2000 professional or XP, you need to go log into the domain controlled by that domain controller. After you log your client machine into that domain, you doble click the \"\"neighbour network\", it will looks the same as the you see it in the domain controller. That is, active directory is a integrated and same looking in the unique domain whatever you watch it in server or client. And active directory offer a function called search function, any network object in the domain can be searched by this function including PDC, BDC, printer, member of domain, OU, Printer.........\r\n\r\nwell, enjoy it.

frankpro

It is a good question, basicly, end-user does not need to know which DC he logs on. If he really wants to do, you can use some tools in Resource Kit such as Gpotool, Dcdiag, etc.