Refresh failed with the following error: The RPC server is unavailable.
TL/DNR:
Verify your DNS info is correct for each system
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During my studies at Dawson College I ran into his issue a lot while trying to set up my virtual lab environment. Using both VirtualBox and VMWare. Here is a basic layout of my virtual lab environment:
Domain: SME.zlocal
| System Name | IP Address | Function | OS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLYMPUS | 192.168.12.250 | DC. AD, DNS | Server 2012 Datacenter |
| ARES | 192.168.12.251 | TBD | Server 2012 Datacenter |
| HERMES | 192.168.12.5, 196.168.1.119 | Gateway, IIS | Server 2012 Datacenter |
| ZEUS | 192.168.12.10 | Remote Service Control | Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
I chose the Greek Gods as they are of interest to me. OLYMPUS, Home of the Gods, being the Domain Controller, Active Directory and DNS, where everything is stored. …
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