first level domain non find by dns

I have a win2008 dc with a first level windows domain name: myjob-domain
with nslookup, if I query myjob-domain I get en error "not existing domain"
but If I add . (dot) at the end (myjob-domain.) I correclty get the dc ip
address. This cause the client at start up not to download GPO, with an
error because they don't find \\myjob-domain\sysvol\....
What is wrong?
Thank you.
Alex

Hello Alex,

You use a single label domain name like myjob-domain which is a bad decision.
This creates lots of problems.

See here about DNS configuration for single label domain names:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300684

You should reaally think to use a domain name like mydomain.loc or mydomain.local(do
not use .local with MAC computers)

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I have a win2008 dc with a first level windows domain name:
> myjob-domain
> with nslookup, if I query myjob-domain I get en error "not existing
> domain"
> but If I add . (dot) at the end (myjob-domain.) I correclty get the
> dc ip
> address. This cause the client at start up not to download GPO, with
> an
> error because they don't find \\myjob-domain\sysvol\....
> What is wrong?
> Thank you.
> Alex

thank you.
Can I try to rename the domain under w 2008 srv? Is this risky?
Alex
"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Hello Alex,
>
> You use a single label domain name like myjob-domain which is a bad
> decision. This creates lots of problems.
>
> See here about DNS configuration for single label domain names:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300684
>
> You should reaally think to use a domain name like mydomain.loc or
> mydomain.local(do not use .local with MAC computers)
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>> I have a win2008 dc with a first level windows domain name:
>> myjob-domain
>> with nslookup, if I query myjob-domain I get en error "not existing
>> domain"
>> but If I add . (dot) at the end (myjob-domain.) I correclty get the
>> dc ip
>> address. This cause the client at start up not to download GPO, with
>> an
>> error because they don't find \\myjob-domain\sysvol\....
>> What is wrong?
>> Thank you.
>> Alex
>
>

Hello Alex,

You can, but first check this one's(expand the + in the left pane for all
info's):
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc816848.aspx

Especially this check list when you have also exchange installed:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc816631.aspx


Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> thank you.
> Can I try to rename the domain under w 2008 srv? Is this risky?
> Alex
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> ha scritto nel
> messaggio
> news: .com...
>> Hello Alex,
>>
>> You use a single label domain name like myjob-domain which is a bad
>> decision. This creates lots of problems.
>>
>> See here about DNS configuration for single label domain names:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300684
>>
>> You should reaally think to use a domain name like mydomain.loc or
>> mydomain.local(do not use .local with MAC computers)
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> I have a win2008 dc with a first level windows domain name:
>>> myjob-domain
>>> with nslookup, if I query myjob-domain I get en error "not existing
>>> domain"
>>> but If I add . (dot) at the end (myjob-domain.) I correclty get the
>>> dc ip
>>> address. This cause the client at start up not to download GPO, with
>>> an
>>> error because they don't find \\myjob-domain\sysvol\....
>>> What is wrong?
>>> Thank you.
>>> Alex

Thank you all for all indication.
I have no exchange, only a small network with 1 server. I will read and
then decide what to do
"Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified Trainer]" <>
ha scritto nel messaggio news:...
> <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> thank you.
>> Can I try to rename the domain under w 2008 srv? Is this risky?
>> Alex
>
> Not that it's risky, but there's some things behind it to be aware of.
> Follow the links Meinolf supplied. If using Exchange 2003, it complicates
> it.
>
> However, if using Exchange 2007, it is NOT possible to change the domain
> and you would need to migrate to a brand new domain, perform a mailbox
> move for all mailboxes to the new Exchange 2007 org inthe new domain.
>
> Here are some additional links and resources.
>
> ================================================== ================================================== ==
> ================================================== ================================================== ==
> Domain Rename Procedure and Notes:
>
> First, are you sure you want to rename the domain? Read up on it first:
> How Domain Rename Works:
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc738208.aspx
>
> Note: The Domain and Forest functional levels must be set to minimal 2003.
> This means no Windows 2000 domain controllers can exist in the Forest.
> Also, if you have Exchange 2003, make sure it is minimal SP1 in order to
> support a domain rename. If Exchange 2000, either upgrade to 2003, or
> Exmerge all of your mailboxes to PSTs, uninstall Exchange 2000, run the
> domain rename operation, then reinstall Exchange 2000, and use Exmerge to
> pump the mailboxes back in the user's newly created mailbox accounts.
> How to raise domain and forest functional levels in Windows Server ...The
> attribute is msDS-Behavior-Version on the CN=Partitions, CN=Configuration,
> DC=ForestRootDom, DC=tld object. Value of 0 or not set=mixed level forest
> ...
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322692
>
> Also, if a PKI infrastructure was installed (Certificate Services), it
> will need to be removed first prior to a domain rename:
>
> How to decommission a Windows enterprise certification authority:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889250
>
> 819145 - Support WebCast Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Implementing an
> Active Directory Domain Rename Operation:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...uct=winsvr2003
>
> Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domain Rename Tools:
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb405948.aspx
>
> Domain Rename – Rename a Windows 2003 Forest with Exchange 2003 installed
> (ifyou don't have Exchange, you can ignore the Exchange part)
> http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Domain-Rename.html
>
> Domain Rename Part 1 - Setup
> http://thelazyadmin.com/blogs/thelaz...00_-Setup.aspx
>
> Domain Rename Part 2 - Renaming
> http://thelazyadmin.com/blogs/thelaz...-Renaming.aspx
>
> Domain Rename Part 3 - Exchange 2003
> http://thelazyadmin.com/blogs/thelaz...ange-2003.aspx
>
> Now if you have Exchange 2003, here is what you need as well:
> Supplemental steps for using the Exchange Server Domain Rename Fixup tool
> together with the Windows Server 2003 domain rename tools:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842116/
>
> Domain Rename – Rename a Windows 2003 Forest with Exchange 2003 installed
> http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Domain-Rename.html
>
> Error messages encountered on renaming domain
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891370
>
>
>
> The following was quoted from:
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc738208.aspx
>
> Keep in mind after a rename procedure, the DC's Primary DNS Suffix is not
> automatically changed to match the new domain name. You are required to
> change the Primary DNS Suffix to match the new name. In other words,
> unlike the names of member computers, the DNS names of domain controllers
> in a renamed domain will remain unchanged. The domain controllers can be
> renamed in a separate step, using a special domain controller rename
> procedure, after the domain rename operation is complete. You must
> double-check ALL domain members to insure that their Primary DNS Suffix
> matches the new domain name.
>
> 257623 The DNS suffix of the computer name of a new domain controller may
> not match the name of the domain after you upgrade a Windows NT 4.0
> primary
> domain controller to Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;257623
>
> If Exchange 2007 is involved, it is not supported at this time. You must
> uninstall Exchange 2007, then rename the domain, then reinstall Exchange
> 2007. I know it is easier said then done, but that seems to be the only
> option at this time.
>
> Exchange 2007 installed is not supported:
> The Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service does not start on a
> computer that is running Exchange Server 2007 after you rename a Windows
> Server 2003 domain
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925822
>
> Exchange 2007 and Domain Rename
> http://theessentialexchange.com/blog...in-rename.aspx
>
>
> ---
>
> ADMT to migrate into a new forest/domain:
>
> For 2003:
> ADMT v3 Migration Guide
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Active Directory Migration Tool v3.0
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> For 2008:
>
> ADMT v3.1 Guide: Migrating and Restructuring Active Directory Domains
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Active Directory Migration Tool version 3.1
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Password Export Server version 3.1 (x86)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Password Export Server version 3.1 (x64)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Domain Migration Cookbook - Index and Cover:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../cookintr.mspx
>
> ================================================== ================================================== ==
> ================================================== ================================================== ==
>
> --
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSA Messaging, MCT
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
>
> For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
> check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
>
> "Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right
> things." - Peter F. Drucker
> http://twitter.com/acefekay
>

"alex" <> wrote in message news:uYcP5$...

> Thank you all for all indication.
> I have no exchange, only a small network with 1 server. I will read and
> then decide what to do


Ok. Let us know if you have any further questions.

Ace