Prepare a cross-reference object
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To prepare a cross-reference object
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
ntdsutil
At the ntdsutil command, type:
domain management
At the domain management command, type:
connection
At the connection command, type:
connect to server DomainController
At the connection command, type:
quit
At the domain management command, type:
Precreate ObjectNameDomainController
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
DomainController |
The DNS name of the domain controller on which the object will reside. |
ObjectName |
The distinguished name of the object that you want to create. |
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group or the Enterprise Admins group in Active Directory, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.
This procedure can be used for either preparing a domain for use with the Active Directory Installation Wizard or preparing an application directory partition.
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.