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by d_lairson

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Hi,
We just brought in a new site to our company accross a leased T1 PPP line. The line is all set up, and communication accross it works (ping, telnet, file & print) but I cannot get the BDC out there to sync with my PDC here. In server manager all I get is network path error. I called the tech support for our routers and they told me I need to set up a push pull for the site. Of course they did not say what a push pull is. Do they want me to set up a WINS push pull? would this solve my problem? Help!

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by amagoon

WINS push/pull may solve your problem.

You must first determine how well your BDC is able to communicate with your PDC. Using a utility such as Ping or Tracert, find out if you can communicate with your PDC by IP address. Then try doing it by name. If you cannot resolve the name of the PDC, you will need to create some solution for name resolution. WINS push/pull is going to be your best bet. If you cannot communicate by IP address, you may need to check your Default Gateway setting or you may have router problems.

by zchris

if you don't want to install wins here's an easier solution:

edit your "lmhosts" file on both of your dc's.

like this:
198.133.219.25 PDC #PRE #DOM:MYDOMAIN

you'll find more help in the file itself.

good luck!

do you have a dns-server in your primary location? if yes go to "network" in the control panel. Protocol - IP - Properties - WINS - and check "Enable DNS for Windows Resolution".

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