Everyone do a shot... On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote:
> Which machine is handling the browse list? > > I would recommend turning off the browser service on all the workstations, > and only leaving it on the servers. > > Also, which device is handling your DNS? It should be the DC in this case. > > Example of a useful configuration: > http://KB.UltraTech-llc.com/Diagrams/?File=NetBasics.PDF<http://kb.ultratech-llc.com/Diagrams/?File=NetBasics.PDF> > > *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker> > *Providing Competitive Advantage through Effective IT Leadership* > > > > On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Carter Hobbs <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I have a small 192.168.0.x network I am upgrading, so I built a Server2003 >> DC and created a new AD domain to move into (I have the luxury of being able >> to move a few computers at a time) Currently I have: >> >> Server2003 DC >> Server2000 Exchange server [Exchange2K] >> (3) XP Pro workstations >> >> All software is in the most current service pack. >> >> One of the XP machines is always available when browsing the domain. The >> other two machines appear in the network when they are re-booted, but >> disappear from the browser list after about 15-30 minutes. I have looked >> and looked to see how the one computer differs from the other two, but have >> had no luck. Here is a partial list of what I have tried: >> >> - Made sure "Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP" is checked in TCP/IP properties. >> - Added the DC as the WINS server >> - Removed the DC as the WINS server >> - Changed from DHCP to static I/P's >> - Windows firewall is turned off >> - Turned on and off virus protection software (though it is ON on the one >> working XP machine) >> - Used "net config server /autodisconnect:xx" to turn off autodisconnect >> (-1), or to set it really long (65,000 minutes). Default is 15 minutes. >> - Turned off the DC >> - Turned off the Exchange Server >> - Rebooted these 2 machines in various permutations >> - Used the NetBIOS Browsing Console, which tells me "System Missing from >> its Local Subnet Master Browser's List" >> - The W/S's are not hidden >> - The W/S's do not have server comments over 48 char (in fact, none at >> all) >> - The browser service is running and set to automatic >> - Pulling my hair >> >> Throughout all of this, you can still access resources on the 2 vanishing >> computers via drive mapping, UNC pathing, etc. They just disappear from the >> browser list. >> >> Any and all suggestions are welcome, and thanks in advance! >> >> Carter Hobbs >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
