Cannot Create Domain or Postffice On A Windows 2008 Domain Controller

  • Document ID:7011921
  • Creation Date:12-Mar-2013
  • Modified Date:12-Mar-2013
    • Micro Focus Products:
      GroupWise

Environment

Novell GroupWise 8 Support Pack 3 Hot Patch 1
Microsoft Windows 2008 Domain Controller Server

Situation

Unable to create a GroupWise domain or postoffice on  a Windows 2008 Domain Controller Server.
Server Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion

Resolution

Create the GroupWise domain or postoffice on  a Windows 2008 Server other that a Domain Controller..