DCLocator Health Monitor

Operational States

Name	State	Description
DCLocator test succeeded	Success	Monitors the health of DCLocator
DCLocator test failed	Error	Monitors the health of DCLocator

Parameter Name	Default Value	Description	Override
Interval	60	How many times the monitor is run before initiating an Error
Timeout	300	Time out in Sec

Monitor State	Message	Priority	Severity	Auto Resolution
DCLocator test failed (Error)	DCLocator test failed to locate a domain controller.	High	Critical	Yes

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Summary

Monitors that the server is able to successfully use DCLocator to find a suitable domain controller in the domain.

If DCLocator fails, the server will not be able to communicate with the domain.

Causes

DCLocator is unable to find a suitable domain controller.

Resolutions

From an elevated command prompt, run "nltest /dsgetdc:" to ensure DCLocator is functioning correctly.

Check the Application and System event logs to ensure that there are no systemic problems with the server.

External References

This monitor does not contain any external references.