I have a file server running Windows 2003 (it’s also a domain controller). I just noticed today that the users are having trouble with files on that server opening/copying very slowly. A 6 meg file takes 4 minutes, 12 meg takes 7. Files from other 2003 servers copy quickly. Server has gigabit ethernet, workstations are 100. Copying to another server or my workstation, which are also gigabit, is very fast. Why would it be so slow to the regular workstations? Only thing I can think is that a week ago I realized when trying to restore from a backup that the server was plugged into the wrong switch, so I quickly switched it to the gigabit switch. The backup sped up tremendously, immediately. I don’t know if the slow issue started then or not. Any ideas?
