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Static IP Mapping in WINS

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by suhjeng 2 views

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I wish to migrate a file server. Eg, copy all the files from \\serverA\folderA to \\serverB\folderA. As some of the desktop applications are using files in \\serverA\folderA, I wish to redirect these applications to \\serverB\folderA

So after copying all files to \\serverB\folderA, I shut down the serverA (Eg, serverA's Ip = 1.1.1.1) and create a static IP Mapping in WINS using ServerB's IP. Eg if ServerB's IP = 2.2.2.2, then in WINS, there is a static IP Mapping that tell say ServerA's Ipis 2.2.2.2, not 1.1.1.1

ServerA --> 2.2.2.2.

However, when I run a "net view \\serverA" command (after serverA is shutted down), I hit System Error 52, A duplicate name exists in the network.

The result is not as expected.

Any idea why is it so? How can I do the redirecting?

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by vanaardtf

Delete the mapping in the show database for the original IP and server this must be done on all the wins servers give it a few minutes and try again.

by suhjeng

The original IP is confirmed not there. However, I still hit network path not found error message when trying net view command

by vanaardtf

I also think it wont allow you to address two different server names to one IP. but you will have to test this. Otherwise you must change serverb name to servera

by dlongan

I have only seen an Netbios name alias work under NT clustering or load balancing network card configurations. Either the clustering software or nic drivers handle the alias creation. I would complete the rollover by changing the name of the server or re-install the desktop apps on the workstations.

by beermonster

What you require here is the functionality of DNS, which allows for multiple name to ip address mappings. If you do not currently use dns then this will need to be implemented, and you're clients will have to have it added along with wins as a name resolution method

by suhjeng

I have added an entry to DNS, however, it doesn't help. When ping serverA, it return me ServerB's IP which is correct. However, when run a "net view \\serverA", I hit network path not found error message.

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