OK I joined our domain…when I try to run Win server essentials, i get an error message that a problem has been encountered. Click retry can’t get any further than that.
If I don’t run server essentials setup, it won’t let me enter the dashboard
So it was sitting at configure windows server essentials. You cancled that, used the native tools to join the domain, reboot and the wizard starts again.
You click next and get an error? Can you post a screen shot for me? Is the DNS set to your domain controler?
LOL, I was typing this as you sent yours. Yes it can be a member server. Now I just joined it to my SBS which is Server 2008R2. What version is your DC?
Is DNS set to the domain server? I just did it and all went well. You are running the wizard that pops up when you reboot. You are not trying to add the esentials role in server manager.
You have to show hidden files and folders programdata\microsoft\windows server\logs\setupcmdlets (I think) Look in it for clues or paste it here.
My Microsoft MVP buddies started calling me Gramps as they are young twerps and I have been around since they were in kindegarden. You have me by 10 years though. I asked the quizzer, we will see what they say.
In the mean time I may see if I can get a copy of server 03R2
Have not been looking over your shoulder but the box is supposed to be in that state where it reboots and logs itself in. You never set a local password yet that I know of.