Re: DHCP - Unable to manage service - Access is denied

Hello Drumgod,

Maybe it is a cluster related problem, i will crosspost it to:
microsoft.public.windows.server.clustering

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> All,
>
> I have a pair of servers that are clustered. Together they run my DHCP
> service on my network. The DHCP database is stored on the NAS. DHCP is
> currently handing out IP addresses for my network.
>
> HOWEVER, i am getting access is denied errors when ever i attempt to
> access the DHCP administrative console. I cannot view my DHCP server
> settings, scope, leases, ect...
>
> My account that i am using is a memeber of the domain admins group.
> Which is also a member of ENTERPRISE ADMINS, DHCP ADMINISTRATORS, and
> a couple other groups.
>
> I can use the NETSH command to view SOME information about the DHCP
> server, but cannot do anything with the DHCP database. Such as
> export/backup the database, or audit the database.
>
> This does not matter what system/server i am on - i gett the access is
> denied message. I have tried this with a brand new account that was a
> member of the enterprise admins group with the same results. There are
> no errors or warnings in the system/security logs..
>
> The DHCP service is running under the domain admin account - this is
> due to the design of the cluster we have setup. I can start/stop the
> DHCP server service just fine.
>
> I have full control over the Q:\DHCP database folder and files and can
> browse them via explorer - and open the .log files with notepad.
>
> Does anyone have a clue about WTF is going on here???
>
> Again - I am getting access is denied when attempting to access the
> DHCP console via Administrative Tools | DHCP on the DHCP server (Same
> error using computer management) BUT my DHCP server is doing its job..
>