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The following errors occurred attempting to join the domain: The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted

Posted on 28/07/202024/09/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on The following errors occurred attempting to join the domain: The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted
The following errors occurred attempting to join the domain: The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted

In this article, you will learn how to fix “The following errors occurred attempting to join the domain: The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted”. An Active Directory domain is a collection of objects within a Microsoft Active Directory network. Please see how to schedule and run Windows Update via Windows Admin Center,…

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Windows Server

Nslookup unknown: Fix cannot find non-existent domain

Posted on 28/07/202026/01/2024 Christian By Christian 2 Comments on Nslookup unknown: Fix cannot find non-existent domain
Nslookup unknown: Fix cannot find non-existent domain

When faced with this issue, you should take a close look at your DNS Server. The reason for this error is there is not a reverse Lookup Zone configured on the server or the reverse zone is crashed or does not have the right information. In this article, I will show you how to fix…

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Windows Server

What happens when WDS and DNS are installed on the same Windows Server? DNS issues with WDS

Posted on 26/05/202009/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on What happens when WDS and DNS are installed on the same Windows Server? DNS issues with WDS
What happens when WDS and DNS are installed on the same Windows Server? DNS issues with WDS

DNS is a server role that you can install by using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell commands. If you are installing a new Active Directory forest and domain, DNS is automatically installed with Active Directory as the Global Catalogue server for the forest and domain. In this article, we shall discuss “What happens when WDS…

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Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit

Posted on 26/04/202001/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit
Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution system based on Debian and was officially released in three editions, Desktop, Server, and Cors. In this article, I will discuss “Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit”. Kindly refer to the following guides on some related Linux contents. How to install configure…

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Linux

How to locate and edit the host file on macOS

Posted on 06/04/202001/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to locate and edit the host file on macOS
How to locate and edit the host file on macOS

In this article, we shall discuss how to locate and edit the host file on macOS. The hosts file on a Mac is a plain text file that maps hostnames to IP addresses. It’s a crucial part of the operating system’s networking configuration. This file allows you to override DNS settings for specific domains. Please…

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How to locate and edit the host file on Windows

Posted on 06/04/202008/03/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to locate and edit the host file on Windows
How to locate and edit the host file on Windows

Windows includes a local ‘Hosts’ file that contains domain names and matching IP addresses, acting as a map to identify and locate hosts on IP networks. Every time you visit a website, your computer will check the host’s file first to see which IP address it connects to. If the information is not there, your…

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Windows Server

Can’t Sign In: Domain Unavailable & 169.254 IP Address Issue

Posted on 14/03/202007/12/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Can’t Sign In: Domain Unavailable & 169.254 IP Address Issue
Can’t Sign In: Domain Unavailable & 169.254 IP Address Issue

DHCP is an IP standard for simplifying the management of host IP configuration. The DHCP standard provides for the use of DHCP servers as a way to manage the dynamic allocation of IP addresses and other related configuration details for DHCP-enabled clients on your network. In this article, we shall discuss the error “Can’t Sign…

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Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows

Posted on 12/01/202015/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows
Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is a Windows Server component for remote management of other computers also running that operating system. RSAT allows administrators to run snap-ins and tools on a remote computer to manage features, roles, and role services. In this article, we shall discuss “Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows”. See…

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Windows Server

How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error

Posted on 20/01/201915/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error
How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error

In this article, we shall discuss ‘How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error”. To get around this problem, DNS information is shared among many servers. But information for sites visited recently is also cached locally on client computers. Chances are that you use google.com several times a day. Please see Domain Name System…

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Windows

How to setup SPF and TXT Records in AWS

Posted on 13/12/201827/03/2024 Dickson Victor By Dickson Victor No Comments on How to setup SPF and TXT Records in AWS
How to setup SPF and TXT Records in AWS

An SPF record is a TXT record that is part of a domain’s DNS zone file. The TXT record specifies a list of authorized hostnames/IP addresses that mail can originate from for a given domain name. Kindly refer to the following similar guides: How to add a custom domain name to Azure Active Directory, and…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

Posted on 11/04/201613/08/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server
NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

When NSLOOKUP displays errors, it’s essential to understand its role as a command line DNS querying tool. It first examines network configuration to find the IP address of the DNS server your computer relies on. Then it does a reverse DNS lookup on that IP address to determine the name of the DNS server. If…

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Windows Server

Domain Name System Protocol: Client Registration Issue

Posted on 11/04/201615/08/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Domain Name System Protocol: Client Registration Issue
Domain Name System Protocol: Client Registration Issue

Experiencing challenges in client registration within your domain? The Domain Name System protocol, a fundamental component of network infrastructure. Plays a pivotal role in connecting users to resources through domain names. When encountering difficulties like “DNS: Unable to register a client to Domain,.” Understanding the intricacies of the Domain Name System protocol becomes paramount. This…

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What are the different types of DNS Records

Posted on 11/04/201622/03/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on What are the different types of DNS Records
What are the different types of DNS Records

A DNS record is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. Assigning a value to an A record is as simple as providing your DNS management panel with an IP address to where the domain or subdomain should point and a TTL. DNS record contains two important fields, “Name” and “Data”….

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