No network drive mapping after joining Active Directory ?

We are migrating our NOS to Active Directory.

On a Windows XP SP3 workstation, we are able to join Domain.

However, when we log in as Domain User, it does accept Domain password
but we only get local C drive (No Network Drive at all). We have tried
using different users (with administrative right) to log in but get the
same result.

Your advice is sought.

Howdie!

On 21.04.2010 12:38, Patrick wrote:
> We are migrating our NOS to Active Directory.
>
> On a Windows XP SP3 workstation, we are able to join Domain.
>
> However, when we log in as Domain User, it does accept Domain password
> but we only get local C drive (No Network Drive at all). We have tried
> using different users (with administrative right) to log in but get the
> same result.

So -- did you configure any kind of drive mapping in Windows or Group
Policy? How's that configured in your current solution?

Maybe if you elaborated on that a little more, we could be able to help
you configure it the way you want it.

Cheers,
Florian

We include those drive mappings in login script for different Groups in
AD.

Different users are assigned to specific groups according to his / her role.

When we login as Domain User, the profile does created.

Please kindly advise which area of information should I add for your
reference.

Thanks


On 21/04/2010 9:39 PM, Florian Frommherz [MVP] wrote:
> Howdie!
>
> On 21.04.2010 12:38, Patrick wrote:
>> We are migrating our NOS to Active Directory.
>>
>> On a Windows XP SP3 workstation, we are able to join Domain.
>>
>> However, when we log in as Domain User, it does accept Domain password
>> but we only get local C drive (No Network Drive at all). We have tried
>> using different users (with administrative right) to log in but get the
>> same result.
>
> So -- did you configure any kind of drive mapping in Windows or Group
> Policy? How's that configured in your current solution?
>
> Maybe if you elaborated on that a little more, we could be able to help
> you configure it the way you want it.
>
> Cheers,
> Florian

By default there is no network drives mapped, this is all required to be
done manually. All AD will do for you is authenticate you to the domain.
After that standard Windows services are available. So if you want to to
gain access to some network drive you will have to create a share and then
map to it. I have a hunch you are looking for a home drive for each user.

Check out the Logon scripts of Richard Mueller, this may guide you with some
ideas
http://www.rlmueller.net/products.htm

How to assign a home folder to a user
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/816313?p=1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320043

--
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MVP - Directory Services
MCITP - Enterprise Administrator
MCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, Security +, BS CSci
2008, Vista, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4
Microsoft's Thrive IT Pro of the Month - June 2009

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"Patrick" <> wrote in message
news:...
> We are migrating our NOS to Active Directory.
>
> On a Windows XP SP3 workstation, we are able to join Domain.
>
> However, when we log in as Domain User, it does accept Domain password but
> we only get local C drive (No Network Drive at all). We have tried using
> different users (with administrative right) to log in but get the same
> result.
>
> Your advice is sought.

Dear Paul,

Thanks for your advice.

According to Network Support Officer, he has prepared the drive mappings.

What we feel surprise is that even the NSO login to that machine with
his domain account, he also only gets the local C drive and no other
drive mappings.

Would there any component missed out on the local workstation ?

Thanks again


On 21/04/2010 10:25 PM, Paul Bergson [MVP-DS] wrote:
> By default there is no network drives mapped, this is all required to be
> done manually. All AD will do for you is authenticate you to the domain.
> After that standard Windows services are available. So if you want to to
> gain access to some network drive you will have to create a share and then
> map to it. I have a hunch you are looking for a home drive for each user.
>
> Check out the Logon scripts of Richard Mueller, this may guide you with some
> ideas
> http://www.rlmueller.net/products.htm
>
> How to assign a home folder to a user
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/816313?p=1
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320043
>

First thing I would suggest is you try and run the mapping once the user has
logged on. There is the possibility the logging on user doesn't have access
to the location of where the scripts reside until after the user has logged
on. Best place to place a script is in sysvol/netlogon/new folder

--
Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCITP - Enterprise Administrator
MCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, Security +, BS CSci
2008, Vista, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4
Microsoft's Thrive IT Pro of the Month - June 2009

http://www.pbbergs.com

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"Patrick" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dear Paul,
>
> Thanks for your advice.
>
> According to Network Support Officer, he has prepared the drive mappings.
>
> What we feel surprise is that even the NSO login to that machine with his
> domain account, he also only gets the local C drive and no other drive
> mappings.
>
> Would there any component missed out on the local workstation ?
>
> Thanks again
>
>
> On 21/04/2010 10:25 PM, Paul Bergson [MVP-DS] wrote:
>> By default there is no network drives mapped, this is all required to be
>> done manually. All AD will do for you is authenticate you to the domain.
>> After that standard Windows services are available. So if you want to to
>> gain access to some network drive you will have to create a share and
>> then
>> map to it. I have a hunch you are looking for a home drive for each
>> user.
>>
>> Check out the Logon scripts of Richard Mueller, this may guide you with
>> some
>> ideas
>> http://www.rlmueller.net/products.htm
>>
>> How to assign a home folder to a user
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/816313?p=1
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320043
>>
>

Dear Paul,

I will try and get back to you.

Thanks again for your advice.


On 21/04/2010 10:55 PM, Paul Bergson [MVP-DS] wrote:
> First thing I would suggest is you try and run the mapping once the user has
> logged on. There is the possibility the logging on user doesn't have access
> to the location of where the scripts reside until after the user has logged
> on. Best place to place a script is in sysvol/netlogon/new folder
>

On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:33:09 +1000, Patrick
<> wrote:

>Dear Paul,
>
>I will try and get back to you.
>
>Thanks again for your advice.
>
>

Patrick,

I am curious. Was there a logon script created, or is there one now?
May I ask what type of logon script it is, such as is it a batch file
(*.bat), or a VP script (*.vbs), or an executable?

Also, where is the logon script stored? Is is stored in
sysvol\domain.com\sysvol\scripts folder? Or was is specified in a
Group Policy Object (GPO)?

Or was it specified in the user's AD properties, Profile tab?

Thank you,
Ace

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Microsoft Certified Trainer
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services

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Yes, you are right. I have confirmed that the Login Script is in Group
Policy Object AS there is nothing in the sysvol\scripts folder.

Sorry for my misunderstanding.

In this way, the problem will be no drive mapping in Group Policy.

On the other hand, I am able to browse all volumes in the Domain Controller.

Thanking you in anticipation.


On 22/04/2010 2:06 PM, Ace Fekay [MVP - Directory Services, MCT] wrote:
> On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:33:09 +1000, Patrick
> <> wrote:
>
>> Dear Paul,
>>
>> I will try and get back to you.
>>
>> Thanks again for your advice.
>>
>>
>
> Patrick,
>
> I am curious. Was there a logon script created, or is there one now?
> May I ask what type of logon script it is, such as is it a batch file
> (*.bat), or a VP script (*.vbs), or an executable?
>
> Also, where is the logon script stored? Is is stored in
> sysvol\domain.com\sysvol\scripts folder? Or was is specified in a
> Group Policy Object (GPO)?
>
> Or was it specified in the user's AD properties, Profile tab?
>
> Thank you,
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights.
>
> Please reply back to the newsgroup or forum for collaboration benefit among responding engineers, and to help others benefit from your resolution.
>
> Ace Fekay, MVP, MCT, MCITP EA, MCTS Windows 2008& Exchange 2007, MCSE& MCSA 2003/2000, MCSA Messaging 2003
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
> Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
>
> If you feel this is an urgent issue and require immediate assistance, please contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.

Being in the GPO is in the sysvol so that is correct.

Am I confused, are you not running a logon script? If you are look at the
gpo setting "Run logon scripts synchronously". This can help with
everything not being ready when a script tries to map out a drive.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc958585.aspx



--
Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCITP - Enterprise Administrator
MCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, Security +, BS CSci
2008, Vista, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4
Microsoft's Thrive IT Pro of the Month - June 2009

http://www.pbbergs.com

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"Patrick" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Yes, you are right. I have confirmed that the Login Script is in Group
> Policy Object AS there is nothing in the sysvol\scripts folder.
>
> Sorry for my misunderstanding.
>
> In this way, the problem will be no drive mapping in Group Policy.
>
> On the other hand, I am able to browse all volumes in the Domain
> Controller.
>
> Thanking you in anticipation.
>
>
> On 22/04/2010 2:06 PM, Ace Fekay [MVP - Directory Services, MCT] wrote:
>> On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:33:09 +1000, Patrick
>> <> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Paul,
>>>
>>> I will try and get back to you.
>>>
>>> Thanks again for your advice.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Patrick,
>>
>> I am curious. Was there a logon script created, or is there one now?
>> May I ask what type of logon script it is, such as is it a batch file
>> (*.bat), or a VP script (*.vbs), or an executable?
>>
>> Also, where is the logon script stored? Is is stored in
>> sysvol\domain.com\sysvol\scripts folder? Or was is specified in a
>> Group Policy Object (GPO)?
>>
>> Or was it specified in the user's AD properties, Profile tab?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Ace
>>
>> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
>> confers no rights.
>>
>> Please reply back to the newsgroup or forum for collaboration benefit
>> among responding engineers, and to help others benefit from your
>> resolution.
>>
>> Ace Fekay, MVP, MCT, MCITP EA, MCTS Windows 2008& Exchange 2007, MCSE&
>> MCSA 2003/2000, MCSA Messaging 2003
>> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>> Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
>>
>> If you feel this is an urgent issue and require immediate assistance,
>> please contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please check
>> http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
>