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Accessing Domain Controller from Local DSRM Account

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 - by Maryam Alam - Leave a Comment

Since you promoted the member server to the domain controller (DC), the local accounts database (SAM) became inaccessible, logging in with a local account on the domain controller is practically …

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Fix: Active Directory Domain Controller Could Not Be Contacted

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 - by Maryam Alam - Leave a Comment

An administrator or a user attempts to add a new Windows workstation to the domain. To do so, go to the workstation’s System Properties and select Change settings > Change. …