virtual machine - Active Directory Server is not operational

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2014-07
  • Rochelle N Nilanga Chandraseke

    I converted my Physical Win2k8 Server (DC) to a Virtual Server using VMWare vConverter. After getting it to boot up in the Virtual environment I have few issues; 1. The Active Directory Domain Service give an error stating that "Naming Information cannot be loacated for the following reasons : The Server is not operational" All the services are up & running & Even viewer has no errors. 2. Ethernet Controller did not take the relevant drivers even when I inserted the CD. 3. Base System Drivers are missing.....

    I tried to restore the Server from a clone to the Virtual Environment on Virtual BOX/VMM & Virtual Machine Manager but it does not work either

    I am staring at the wall right now. Can anyone point me in the direction of a possible solution?

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    You could enable the Hyper-V role on your server. If you have a Vista or Win 7 machine you can also download the HyperV management tools to assist in creating your virtual machines.

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