Windows Forum

Ask something
Discussion Locked

Windows 2K Network

0 helpful
7 replies

by llreil

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

I am in the process of upgrading our network to W2K. All clients are now running W2K Proffesional, 2 servers are W2K both domain controllers, 4 servers still NT4 one is a BDC. Since the install my network has been running extremely slow. Everyoneis complaining applications will freeze anywhere from 3sec to 5 min. I have been working with Compaq (hardware supplier) and Microsoft. I have no answers yet and was wondering if anyone else has had this experience or has any suggestions.
Thanks

7 replies

by abubin

I have had similar problem when I was installing my network a year back. This could be related to a lot of reason. But from what I see, your problem most probably is related to the servers. You have to check the freeze more closely. See if it only affects certain apps or random apps. And any pattern that you can notice before/after the freeze.

Also, I hope your configuration between the NT4 and w2k servers are correct. Since all clients are running under win2k, you don't need any NT4 BDC. Orelse it will cause problems.

Get some network monitoring tool and see which system is talking all the bandwidth to make your network slow. Then narrow down to the PC and check from there.

by maximk

Most of these problems are the result of a misconfigured DNS environment. My advise would be to focus on your DNS setup first and make sure it's running smoothly!

by countupir

I agree with both previous answers. The only thing I would add is a fresh install of W2k is a whole lot better then the upgraded install.

Make double sure you know that DNS is configured properly. In w2k it is all about DNS.

This discussion is closed to new replies.