Cannot see all the computer on the network

here have,

i have network @ 1 location, on domain. server running windows 2003 standard , set dc, dhcp server, dns server.

at location  have network, same first, running windows 2008 standard.

the networks connected hardware vpn router connection on internet.

the vpn routers not set send out ips.

both vpn routers same.

the networks have different ip ranges,  10.0.0.1, , 10.0.10.1.  have same sub net.

i can ping other networks computers, , use remote desktop connection connect server.

i have set trusts servers.

i can print 1 network other.

the problem is, can not see other computers on different domain.

when 1 server dc both servers domains, every thing worked, when lost internet, things got messed up, installed dc on other domain.

when go to  "my network place" shows domain.

i need transfer files 1 domain other.

thank john

 

hi john,

i'm not sure why using 66.255.200.3 , 66.255.200.5 dns. isp's dns, correct? if ad infrastructure, can't use isp's dns. don't hold ad zone.

also, noticed in network #2, have router set dns address. same reason above, router doesn't host ad zone. main reason ad relies on dns. please read blog on this, ramifications , errors generated using wrong dns, how fix it, configuring forwarders, etc. part of reason of huge inconsistencies seeing.

active directory's reliance on dns, , why should never use isp's dns address or router dns address
http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2009/08/17/ad-and-its-reliance-on-dns.aspx

 

here suggested changes infrastructure straighten out:

for of network #2 machines, except server running wins, have own ip wins entry:

ip address .......... 10.0.10.53
subnet ...............  255.255.255.0
gateway ............. 10.0.10.1
dhcp server ........ 10.0.10.76
dns server .......... 10.0.10.76
                 .......... 10.0.0.1
wins server ....... 10.0.10.76
                  ......... 10.0.0.1

for dc/wins server in network #2:

ip address .......... 10.0.10.76
subnet ................. 255.255.255.0
gateway ............. 10.0.10.1
dhcp server .......
dns server .......... 10.0.10.76
                  ......... 10.0.0.1
wins server ....... 10.0.10.76
                   ......... <empty>

 

for of network #1 machines, except server running wins, have own ip wins entry:

ip address .......... 10.0.0.62
subnet ................ 255.255.255.0
gateway ............. 10.0.0.254
dhcp server ....... 10.0.0.1
dns server .......... 10.0.0.1
                 .......... 10.0.10.76
wins server ......... 10.0.0.1
                   ......... 10.0.10.76

dc/wins server in network #1

ip address .......... 10.0.0.1
subnet ..............   255.255.255.0
gateway ............. 10.0.0.254
dhcp server ........
dns server .......... 10.0.0.1
                  .......... 10.0.10.76
wins server ......... 10.0.0.1
                   ......... <empty>

efficient internet resolution machines in each location, please configure forwarders. that, go each dns server, dns server properties, forwarders tab, , enter:

• 66.255.200.3
• 66.255.200.5

to configure windows dhcp add wins addresses, please see blog posted.

i hope helps!

ace

 

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ace fekay
mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003
microsoft certified trainer
microsoft mvp - directory services

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