The DHCP service could not contact Active Directory

Question

_{Thursday, September 28, 2017 2:43 AM}

Hi Everyone, 

Thanks for your help in advance, I am configuring a lab network, And while following all the instructions; It seems like I have hit a wall. When trying to authorize the DHCP server I am prompted with an error that an no explanation or suggestion simply saying: " The DHCP service could not contact Active Directory Service".

The Following is my Setup: I am running windows 10 professional with a VMWare WorkStation. I have installed 2 instances of windows Server 2016 running. In one instance I have added the following roles:  Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. the other has no roles. I have researched everywhere, But it seems like every one who presented the similar problem has had a different or rather custom problem. Can Anyone tell me why I am the DHCP service in this case is not contacting Active Directory ? 

All replies (7)

_{Thursday, September 28, 2017 5:50 PM}

So you've created a domain already, right?

Did you ingress your member server in your domain?

The communication between them are ok???

Gustavo Valle | http://grvalle.com

_{Monday, October 2, 2017 3:29 PM}

Hi there!

Did you manage to solve your problem?

If so, can you share with the community what did you do?

If you still need any help, let us know!

Gustavo Valle | http://grvalle.com

_{Tuesday, October 3, 2017 7:41 AM}

Hi,

Please check this kb for your reference:

You are unable to authorize DHCP Server in Active Directory

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/303317

Best Regards,

Frank

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_{Monday, October 9, 2017 1:56 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,

Frank

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_{Wednesday, February 21, 2018 3:53 PM | 2 votes}

The link : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/303317

is 404

 Make sure you are logged in as the Domain Admin account when Authorising - that was the solution for me in this issue

_{Monday, October 28, 2019 4:00 PM}

yes this helped thanks

_{Monday, November 4, 2019 3:21 PM}

I faced the same problem and solved it that use it another account have domain admin privilege