FInd out why my server takes so long to boot up?

[ridergroov]

Hello. I was wondering if there is a way to find out why my servers
take so long to boot up. We bought them all at the same time and are
all configured pretty much teh same and they all take approx 20
minutes to get to a long prompt. Thanks.

 

[Dave Patrick]

More than likely a DNS issue.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814591
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323380


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"ridergroov" wrote:
> Hello. I was wondering if there is a way to find out why my servers
> take so long to boot up. We bought them all at the same time and are
> all configured pretty much teh same and they all take approx 20
> minutes to get to a long prompt. Thanks.
>

 

[ridergroov]

They are all domain controllers part of the same domain. Do I really
want to mess with this stuff? I didn't do the original configuration
so I'm not sure if it was done right. Is there somethign specific I
can look for?

 

[Dave Patrick]

The fact that you ask (a good thing) maybe not. Get someone to come in and
check it out.


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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"ridergroov" wrote:
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Do I really
> want to mess with this stuff?
<snip>

 

[ridergroov]

I know how to use server and such. I originally thought it was
related to the APC software which was a known issue but I have patched
everything for that and even removed and still had the problem. I
understand DNS and am somewhat familiar with it but I'm not sure if
that is the issue here.

 

[ridergroov]

Yeah it was DNS. Added another DC at another site as the other DNS
and it boots up smokin fast. Thanks.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Good to hear. You're welcome.

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"ridergroov" wrote:
> Yeah it was DNS. Added another DC at another site as the other DNS
> and it boots up smokin fast. Thanks.
>