Server Operator Unable to Synchronize Domain Controller

 Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
Article ID: Q147912
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

A user account logged on as a Server Operator is able to highlight the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) in Server Manager and successfully initiate a "Synchronize Entire Domain," but receives "Access Denied" when attempting to synchronize a single Backup Domain Controller (BDC) to the PDC.

WORKAROUND

To synchronize the user account database of a backup domain controller with its primary, from the command prompt at the console of the BDC, issue a: "net accounts /sync".

For a synchronization of machine accounts and user account information, use the "Synchronize Entire Domain" selection in Server Manager.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbnetwork kbtool ntdomain NTSrv
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
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