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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] on 24 Jul 2006 21:42


In news:090F71B5-AF03-46D7-A3E7-4312EDACC02B(a)microsoft.com,
Sat <Sat(a)discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> I created a user account in the SBS 2003.
> The SBS and the client (Win XP prof) are connected thru LAN.
> Both of the systems are not connected to the internet.

Get a cheapo router and just connect your server to it if you have ISA - if
you don't, get a decent firewall appliance/router.
>
> I logged onto the client and browsed to
> http://servername/connectcomputer
> I got the Network configuration page and clicked on "Connect to
> network now" After entering the user name and password, I get this
> error message:
>
> The list of users and computers cannot be found. Before you continue,
> ensure that the client computer has a wired network connection.
> Also, if you have a router performing DHCP services on your network,
> verify that the router is configured to use the computer running SBS
> as the primary DNS server. For more information about router
> configuration settings, see Appendix C of "Getting Started" at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=34392.

DNS problems. All clients must use the internal/SBS LAN IP for DNS, or
another internal DNS server's IP. No public IP.
>
> I do not have a router. I have the SBS and the WinXP connected thru a
> cable. Both the systems recognize each other.

Crossover? I wouldn't do that.... you really need some form of internet
connectivity to patch your server, etc.
>
> Can you please assist me what the problem is?
>
> Thanks.
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> It's pretty hard for SBS to do its job (and keep the server updated)
>> without an internet connection.
>>
>> Is there 1 NIC in the SBS or 2?
>>
>> If 2 NIC, router, dynamic IP from your ISP:
>> http://www.smallbizserver.net/Articles/tabid/266/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/74/Two-Nics-a-dynamic-IP-address-ISA-and-a-router.aspx
>>
>> If single NIC in the SBS, follow, the appropriate setup in:
>>
>> How to configure Internet access in Windows Small Business Server
>> 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;825763
>>
>> Turn off DHCP on the router first and let SBS handle DHCP for your
>> network.
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
>> ===================================
>> "Sat" <Sat(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2065D319-79B8-4E9F-A4F7-993065A97D2A(a)microsoft.com...
>>> Thank you for the quick and informative responses.
>>>
>>> Is it mandatory that the SBS 2003 has to be connected to the
>>> internet?
>>>
>>> Which one of the following is correct?
>>>
>>> 1. Win XP --> hub
>>> SBS --> hub
>>> hub --> Internet
>>>
>>> Both WinXP machine and the SBS are connected to the internet
>>> thru the hub.
>>>
>>> 2. WinXP <-->SBS. Both of them are interconnected thru LAN, but
>>> not to the
>>> internet.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> In news:B35C41C8-75AD-4547-BDD7-641D7F0C10E0(a)microsoft.com,
>>>> Sat <Sat(a)discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>>>> Sorry, I meant Workgroup, not workgroup domain.
>>>>
>>>> OK. You can't use SBS in a workgroup. Meaning, it has to be a
>>>> domain controller, in its own AD domain.
>>>>
>>>>> What does DC and AD mean in
>>>>> "You have to use it as a DC, in its own AD domain"
>>>>
>>>> I think Merv answered these pretty well....and again, if you
>>>> bought SBS 2003
>>>> thinking you could use it in your non-AD environment as a regular
>>>> server, I'm afraid you bought the wrong product.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In news:B16BCE86-4401-4B37-B49F-FDF25F8947B7(a)microsoft.com,
>>>>>> Sat <Sat(a)discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>>>>>> I installed Windows Small Business Server 2003. Inorder to
>>>>>>> join a workgroup domain, I went to System Properties -->
>>>>>>> Computer Name and clicked on change. It showed a dialog that
>>>>>>> the domain controllers cannot be moved from one domain to
>>>>>>> another, they must first be demoted.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That's right.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In the computer name changes page, the "Member of" group box is
>>>>>>> disabled.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You can't change the name or domain membership of your server
>>>>>> like this.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> How do I join a workgroup domain?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There's no such thing. Either you're in a workgroup, or you're
>>>>>> in a domain.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is it you're trying to do? You can't use SBS in a workgroup.
>>>>>> You have to use it as a DC, in its own AD domain, and there are
>>>>>> all sorts of other rules. Sounds like you might need to do some
>>>>>> reading on what it is you've bought & installed before you poke
>>>>>> around in it any further.... :)


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