Cluster network name resource failed to find the associated computer object in Active Directory.

Question

_{Friday, June 7, 2019 7:05 AM}

We have set up a Cluster on Windows Server 2016. Initial validation succeeded, however I moved the computer object generated by the Cluster in active directory from it's default location to AD - Computers OU and now seeing this error: 

"Cluster network name resource failed to find the associated computer object in Active Directory. This may impact functionality that is dependent on Cluster network name authentication.

Network Name: Cluster Name
Organizational Unit: OU=Windows DSC,DC=XXXXXXX,DC=Local"

Guidance:

Restore the computer object for the network name from the Active Directory recycle bin.

(domain blanked for security reasons) 

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-FailoverClustering
Date:          7/06/2019 12:51:57 PM
Event ID:      1685
Task Category: Network Name Resource
Level:         Error
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      XXXXXXXXX.XXXXXXX.Local
Description:
Cluster network name resource failed to find the associated computer object in Active Directory. This may impact functionality that is dependent on Cluster network name authentication.

Network Name: Cluster Name
Organizational Unit: OU=Windows DSC,DC=XXXXXXX,DC=Local

Guidance:

Restore the computer object for the network name from the Active Directory recycle bin.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-FailoverClustering" Guid="{BAF908EA-3421-4CA9-9B84-6689B8C6F85F}" />
    <EventID>1685</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>19</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2019-06-07T02:51:57.836490300Z" />
    <EventRecordID>10392</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation ActivityID="{C0BF5C0C-E484-4BDC-A006-D7B5895DE02C}" />
    <Execution ProcessID="4572" ThreadID="7176" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>XXXXXXX.XXXXXX.Local</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="ResourceName">Cluster Name</Data>
    <Data Name="OrganizationalUnit">OU=Windows DSC,DC=XXXXXX,DC=Local</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

It was fine until I moved it to the computers OU. My question is, does it need to be in it's default location to work? 

All replies (4)

_{Monday, June 10, 2019 3:45 AM}

Hi,

Thanks for your question.

For your question, does the cluster OU need to be in it's default location to work?>>>

It doesn’t need. Moreover, it is recommended that you create an custom OU for the cluster objects.

Meanwhile, If an OU already exists that you want to use, membership in the Account Operators group is the minimum required to complete this step. If you need to create an OU for the cluster objects, membership in the Domain Admins group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this step.

We can refer to this MS docs for this prestage for the cluster and follow the demonstration,

/en-us/windows-server/failover-clustering/prestage-cluster-adds

** **

**Here’s another reference talked about creating specific OU for the cluster objects,  **

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Failover-Clustering/How-to-Create-a-Cluster-in-a-Restrictive-Active-Directory/ba-p/371708

Hope this helps. If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let me know.

Best regards,

Michael

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_{Wednesday, June 12, 2019 3:32 AM}

Hi,

Could the above reply be of help? If yes, you may mark it as answer, if not, feel free to feed back.

Best Regards,

Michael

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_{Friday, June 14, 2019 3:53 AM}

Hi,

Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

Best Regards,

Michael

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_{Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:10 AM}

Hi,

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

If you find any reply that helps, could you help mark it as an answer so that other community members could find the helpful reply quickly please ? Your contribution is highly appreciated.

Thanks for your support and understanding.

Have a nice day!

Best regards,

Michael

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