SQL Server freezes because of domain controller

  • we've had this on and off a few times a year for the last few years

    SQL Server freezes and people can't get in. sometimes if we reboot a domain controller it's back up. Other times we have to reboot SQL and I guess it grabs another DC. Anyway to point it to a dedicated domain controller?

  • ... hmmmm ...

    So no new users can connect I assume. I am going to go out on a limb and assume that there is not really an AD guy at your site. So let's ask a few questions ...

    Does the SQL Server errorlog have anything unusual in it ?

    Does the Windows event logs on the SQL Server have any promising errors ? (System and Security)

    Does the Windows event logs on the DC have any promising errors ? (System, Security and AD?)

    Now a few more questions:

    Can existing connections to the SQL Server still function ?

    Can you RDP into the SQL Server and see if you can ping the DC ?

    Can you RDP into the DC and ping the SQL Server ?

    Can you execute an xp_cmdshell 'Dir \\some server\C$' from an active SQL Server connection ?

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

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