So, I have joined to my workplace local domain. I logged in a couple of times using my domain user but now the computer won't be able to see any users or groups from the domain. Actually in the objects "Search" dialog box I can only select the current computer as "Location" to search from.
Curious thing is that the computer properties says that the machine is actually part of the domain.
Any thoughts on this matter?
Thanks!
EDIT:
Apparently I am able to ping the DC. Even though I can't list users by using the NET USERS /domain command at the command prompt. It fails with error 1355 – The specified domain either does not exists or could not be contacted.
Best Answer
Your PC/Server has to be able to find the DCs and to do so needs to share the same DNS as the DCs. Active Directory is VERY sensitive to DNS and all clients and domain controllers need to point to a common DNS or it just won't work. In my experience, almost EVERY AD issue is due to an underlying DNS issue.