HT5349 After reset I keep getting prompted to create or join Open Directory.

I followed this procedure and after step 5 I get the option to create a new Open Directory domain.  I already have a master on this server, but I can't get beyond this dialog box to configure the Profile Manager.  If I click through to create a new Open Directory Master the process dies saying a master already exists.  Can I get around this via the command line?

I thought I would report back with what I did to get Profile Manager back to a working state for me.  Since I couldn’t get past the dialog box that kept asking me to either create an OD master or join an OD I decided to delete OD altogether.  I did this twice with differing results in the outcome of the Profile Manger service configuration.  The first time I recreated the OD I got Profile Manger to run, but the certificates were buggered and wouldn’t allow me to deliver a trusted profile to my MacBook Pro.  So, the second time I deleted OD I took things a step further. 
Deleted the replica
Deleted the master
Waited for about 15 minutes for things to “cook”
Rebooted both servers
Opened Keychain Access and deleted the self-signed machine certificates on the replica
Opened Keychain Access and deleted the self-signed machine certificates on the master and deleted the OD certificate as well (when you delete the OD it doesn’t go back and delete everything and you will pick-up configuration settings stashed in files, certificates, etc., when you run the wizard again)
Installed the OD master (see http://krypted.com/iphone/configuring-using-profile-manager-2-in-os-x-mountain-l ion-server/  Apple, please take notes on how document your server products)
Setup Profile Manager and applied the newly generated self-signed Code Signing certificate (this won’t be created correctly unless the OD certificate is generated correctly when you re-install OD.  That’s why I deleted the OD certificate in step 6)
Installed my replica
Downloaded a trusted profile on the MacBook Pro
So, to sum things up I follow the procedure http://krypted.com/iphone/configuring-using-profile-manager-2-in-os-x-mountain-l ion-server/ after steps 1 through 6.  Your mileage may vary, but this worked for me.  I should add that I am connected to a Microsoft AD as well to provide authentication for Mac users.  I think the Profile Manager is going to be a good tool for me, but it seems a little fragile and the documentation by Apple is limited (the richest company in the history of the world should be able to document their products better and have them available when the product is released – steps off of soapbox).

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