Identify the RID master
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To identify the RID master
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
Right-click the domain node, and then click Operations Masters.
On the RID tab, under Operations masters, view the current RID master.
Notes
Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.
To open Active Directory Users and Computers, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Users and Computers.
Every domain has only one RID master. To identify the RID master in a different domain, target the appropriate domain before clicking Operations Masters.
Using a command line
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
dsquery server -hasfsmo rid
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
-hasfsmo |
Finds the domain controller (server object) that currently holds the requested operations masters role. |
rid |
Requests the RID master of the current domain. |
Notes
Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.
To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.
See Also
Concepts
Directory service command-line tools
Working with MMC console files
Operations master roles
Responding to operations master failures
Command-line reference A-Z