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2 NICS 1 Server no name conflicts?

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by rsoly777 1 view

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Hello all,
I have a file server that has 2 NICS (Intel Pro 1000 MT) configured, 1 with a static IP that I use to connect with Remote Desktop. The other is configured with DHCP and an IP reservation.
I have edited the DNS entries for the NICS so that the Admin IP maps to the IP and the other maps to the server name. I am sure I have this configured incorrectly because I keep getting name conflict messages in the Log. I am not sure what impact this is having on users as they have not complained of any problems. My ideal configuration would be the 2 NICS participating on the same network, separate IPs and no name conflicts or any other types of issues.I do not want to use the Intel adaptve teaming software that was included with the server

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by churdoo

For the static NIC, go into TCP/IP properties / Advanced / DNS tab, and UNCHECK the "Register this connection's addresses in DNS" at the bottom of the dialogue. And if you want to make sure you don't get any server traffic coming out of this NIC, UNCHECK "Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" from this connection's properties.

Next go into the Forward lookup zone of in your DNS server and remove any entries to this IP.

If you'd like, you can put a STATIC DNS entry (A-record) in DNS mapping some name, like SERVER-ADMIN for example, to this static IP. You would use this name in your RDP client to admin this server.

Lastly, I would go into Network Connections / Advanced / Advanced Settings / and move your admin NIC below your Production NIC in priority.

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