Sysvol/Software Deployment GPO

Afternoon,

I recently deployed an .msi package to our entire organization via a GPO. It works fine for every office, except one.

The error in the event log stated that it could not find the installation source. Odd, I thought, so I browsed to sysvol (by both server\sysvol and domain\sysvol) and if I try to run the msi manually I get the error "Please verify that this is a valid Installer file".

You can run the .msi on the local server with no issues. You can also copy the .msi to the local pc and run it without problems. DCdiag and Netdiag all pass, no warnings/errors.

So I says, seems like a permissions problem of some sort. Only the permissions are fine. I also tried giving the user and computer FC to the items. No change.

I have also re-copied the .msi files manually into the folder, overwriting the old ones in case they were corrupt.

Has anyone got any ideas for me?

-Travis

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Comments

Claymoore

The file that the client can't find isn't the .msi, it's the package definition file on the sysvol. You probably have a sysvol replication problem.

Check the FRS Log in the event viewer of the DC with the PDC Emulator role. It is possible that that server has gone into journal lock on the disk volume holding the SYSVOL folder. When that happens, replication of the SYSVOL does not occur (although normal AD syncroniztion does - replmon will show that replication is successful). You will need to add or edit a registry key (I can't find a link to it right now but will keep looking) and restart the File Replication Service to force the sysvol to replicate throughout the domain.

The only downside is you will lose the sysvol changes - such as any new GPOs or GPO changes - since the journal lock occured. After you fix the journal lock error, you will need to redploy the msi.

Edit: Here is the registry key and value you need. It's listed in the Event Log message:
http://www.eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=13568&eventno=1743&source=NtFrs&phase=1

gojericho0

This might be a sysvol replication errors. Any event logs regarding this in FRS?

gojericho0

awww...too slow

theseman

There are errors regarding FRS in the event viewer:

1) Following is a summary of errors
2) DC X cannot reach DC Y
3) DC X has enabled replication to DC Y after multiple tries.

I do expect these to occur as they are WAN connections.

My obvious question would be - if sysvol was not replicating would the MSI's even be in there? The were originally copied into the PDC's sysvol, then they replicated out.

Also, if I manually copy a file to C:\windows\sysvol\sysvol on that local server, I cannot run it directly from the server (hence why I thought of permission problems)

-Travis

gojericho0

I'm guessing that it would be a corrupt\incomplete version of the MSI from bad replication. I know the journal wrap can be caused if you start to run out of hard drive (this happened to me once

)

Could try and run FRSDiag?

Claymoore

You may have to go back further in the event log to see where the journal lock occurred - if that is the problem. Also, you could try restarting the FRS service on the remote DC just to give it a little kick to get going.

This is off the top of my head, but the file that defines the distributed application is located in the SYSVOL at SYSVOL\(domain)\Policies\(GPO SID)\Machine\(software guid).(something). You can find the SIDs and GUIDs listed in the properties pages of the GPO and software setting. Check and make sure the file is on the remote DC. If not, it still sounds like you have a FRS problem.

theseman

As you can see, disk space was an issue until late yesterday afternoon. I can't see this being the issue though, when you can run the msi's from the server itself??? Also, why wouldn't I be able to run an msi I just copied into the share? (June 13th - 3:30pm). The disk has plenty of free space now.

But I am open to suggestions of course!

-Travis

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Checking for errors/warnings in FRS Event Log ....
NtFrs 6/12/2008 10:51:39 AM Error 13570 The File Replication Service has detected that the volume hosting the path C: is low on disk space. Files may not replicate until disk space is made available on this volume. The available space on the volume can be found by typing "dir /a C:". For more information about managing space on a volume type "copy /?", "rename /?", "del /?", "rmdir /?", and "dir /?".
NtFrs 6/12/2008 10:51:39 AM Error 13570 The File Replication Service has detected that the volume hosting the path c: is low on disk space. Files may not replicate until disk space is made available on this volume. The available space on the volume can be found by typing "dir /a c:". For more information about managing space on a volume type "copy /?", "rename /?", "del /?", "rmdir /?", and "dir /?".
NtFrs 6/10/2008 2:09:55 AM Error 13570 The File Replication Service has detected that the volume hosting the path C: is low on disk space. Files may not replicate until disk space is made available on this volume. The available space on the volume can be found by typing "dir /a C:". For more information about managing space on a volume type "copy /?", "rename /?", "del /?", "rmdir /?", and "dir /?".
NtFrs 6/10/2008 2:09:55 AM Error 13570 The File Replication Service has detected that the volume hosting the path c: is low on disk space. Files may not replicate until disk space is made available on this volume. The available space on the volume can be found by typing "dir /a c:". For more information about managing space on a volume type "copy /?", "rename /?", "del /?", "rmdir /?", and "dir /?".
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Checking for errors in Directory Service Event Log ....
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 7:01:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 7:01:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 7:01:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 7:01:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:46:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:46:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:46:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:46:21 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:01:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:01:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:01:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 6:01:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:46:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:46:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:46:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:46:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:31:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: CN=Configuration,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=ForestDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
NTDS KCC 6/6/2008 5:16:20 PM Error 1311 The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) has detected problems with the following directory partition. Directory partition: DC=westmangroup,DC=com There is insufficient site connectivity information in Active Directory Sites and Services for the KCC to create a spanning tree replication topology. Or, one or more domain controllers with this directory partition are unable to replicate the directory partition information. This is probably due to inaccessible domain controllers. User Action Use Active Directory Sites and Services to perform one of the following actions: - Publish sufficient site connectivity information so that the KCC can determine a route by which this directory partition can reach this site. This is the preferred option. - Add a Connection object to a domain controller that contains the directory partition in this site from a domain controller that contains the same directory partition in another site. If neither of the Active Directory Sites and Services tasks correct this condition, see previous events logged by the KCC that identify the inaccessible domain controllers.
WARNING: Found Directory Service Errors in the past 15 days! FRS Depends on AD so Check AD Replication!

......... failed 32
Checking for minimum FRS version requirement ... passed
Checking for errors/warnings in ntfrsutl ds ... passed
Checking for Replica Set configuration triggers... passed
Checking for suspicious file Backlog size... passed
Checking Overall Disk Space and SYSVOL structure (note: integrity is not checked)... passed
Checking for suspicious inlog entries ... passed
Checking for suspicious outlog entries ...
ERROR: 62.37% (58 out of 93) of your outlog contains Security ACL events.
See KB articles below for further information:
279156 - The Effects of Setting the File System Policy on a Disk Drive or Folder
284947 - Antivirus Programs May Modify Security Descriptors and Cause Excessive Replication of FRS Data in Sysvol and DFS
......... failed
Checking for appropriate staging area size ... passed
Checking for errors in debug logs ...
ERROR on NtFrs_0003.log : "ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED" : <SndCsMain: 196600: 877: S0: 21:38:53> :SR: Cmd 05a4eb78, CxtG fb860415, WS ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED, To wgi00fs1.westmangroup.com Len: (372) [SndFail - rpc call]
ERROR on NtFrs_0003.log : "ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED" : <SndCsMain: 196600: 904: S0: 21:38:53> :SR: Cmd 05a4eb78, CxtG fb860415, WS ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED, To wgi00fs1.westmangroup.com Len: (372) [SndFail - Send Penalty]

Found 2 ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED error(s)! Latest ones (up to 3) listed above

......... failed with 2 error entries
Checking NtFrs Service (and dependent services) state...passed
Checking NtFrs related Registry Keys for possible problems...passed
Checking Repadmin Showreps for errors...passed

Final Result = failed with 39 error(s)

RTmarc

Just curious, is there a reason why you can't place the MSI in a centralized location (e.g., shared drive, path, etc.) without replicating it out to all of your DCs. Personally speaking, I don't put anything in the Sysvol that just doesn't absolutely have to be there. All of the installation packages I push via GP pull the installer file from a common drive.

gojericho0

RTmarc wrote:

Just curious, is there a reason why you can't place the MSI in a centralized location (e.g., shared drive, path, etc.) without replicating it out to all of your DCs. Personally speaking, I don't put anything in the Sysvol that just doesn't absolutely have to be there. All of the installation packages I push via GP pull the installer file from a common drive.

+1 I just keep my GPTs and logon scripts on this to keep the sysvol issues to a minimum

theseman

The reason being I wanted users to install from a local copy.

Using DFS is one method of doing that. This way I could point them to \\domain\sysvol\software_deployment\x.msi. I used sysvol because it is already in place, no need to create another dfs structure.

If we get people installing app's over the WAN they will complain about slow logins.

-Travis

blargoe

We set up an install point in each office that has a file server to use for GPO software installs. Then, create a GPO linked to that AD Site or the OU for that office's computers for the software install.

But then we only have 5 locations so it's not hard to manage. Maybe you have more locations that is feasible to manage like that.

theseman

Hi Blargoe,

Something odd that I noticed about using a site GPO for software deployment is that I never saw the stage "installing managed software etc".

The software did install, just no visible indication. Our users really like to see what we are doing with their PCs.

Have you also noticed this, or maybe I just didn't notice when it came up?

-Travis

blargoe

I've never encountered that before, not that I can recall anyway.