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Windows 98 has very little overhead, and is the recommended platform to use if you want to do anything with GL/Glide. Also allows better support for any DOS programs you would want to run, without using an emulator.

Did you compare the SIDs on the computers? You can find the SID in the registry under HKEY_USERS. There will be a two long numbers starting with "S-". The SID should be random enough that the first few parts can just be compared to the other machines. Example: S-1-5-21-1490568653. The rest should also be different but that should be enough. Also try to stop and restart the Computer Browser service.

Sounds like DriverPacks

One last post before I leave for the weekend... I think I need to sleep on all this new stuff I learned today... Server 2003 Disabled security options for Microsoft Network Server/Client: Digitally sign communications (always) no change. Ran PCATTCP to test network speeds. Default switches used ie: pcattcp -t -f M hostname XP -> 2003 = 53.87MB/sec = 430.96Mbps 2003 -> XP = 73.39MB/sec = 587.12Mbps These numbers are surely better, but then again they are with 1 packet, not with a large file. I will run this test on the 2008 on Monday. I am thinking that if we can get these speeds with file transfer to the Server from the XP computer, then that will be sufficient, as to how to get them is another story. I also must note that while I am using a computer with XP to do this network testing, the computers that require this speed run in a WinPE on a RAMDISK (WinPE via PXE), so any configs done to the XP machine would need to be translated to the PE if they, in fact, do work to our benefit. See you next week! PS: check sig for server/network config in case you think its a problem with them.

I used to run a Quake 3 dedicated and Shoutcast dedicated server on a Windows 98 computer. I remember the longest time it was on before rebooting, because I remember there was a power outage and I was so angry that I had to turn it on again. It was something like 68 days or 78 days or something like that. And after it came back up it was up for another 2+ months. Ah those were the days. I still have that computer but it now has a problem with either the motherboard or power supply. I bought a replacement parts machine to cannibalize for it, but haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

I am making this thread to use as a reference for anyone helping me troubleshoot any networking or server related issues I end up having, or with things I am trying out just for fun or whatever. Dev Network DECOMMISSIONED: UNCLESOCKS.shark.attacksyou (Server 2003 Standard SP1) Purpose - DNS Server and Infrastruture FSMO Mainboard - Intel D945GNT DECOMMISSIONED: 7Server.shark.attacksyou (Server 2008 Standard x64) Config - Intel SE7520DB2SATA2 UPDATE: Reused temporarily as WDS (Server 2008 Standard R2 x64), name: IMAGEX.SABRES.COM Production Network Computer Name: Imagex.WDS.Local (Server 2008 Standard x64) This server was a rebuild from my eval 2008, which I made with non-certified hardware. This one is all certified. Server relocated to MA and rebuilt in a new chassis. Config - Intel S5000PSL - 2x Intel Xeon 2.4GHz Quad-Core CPUs - 16GB Fully-Buffered RAM - 80GB SATA RAID1 (onboard) - 1.76TB RAID10 (storage) - 3Ware 9550SXU-8LP 64bit SATA RAID - 2x Intel Gigabit NICs (onboard) TEAMed - 2x Intel Gigabit NICs (PCI) TEAMed but not used (performance issues) - apps: Active Directory, Domain Controller, Microsoft OPK for Vista SP1, DHCP, DNS, WDS, PXE, TFTP DECOMMISSIONED: LIONCASH.iherdulike.mudkipz (Server 2008 R2 Standard x64) Purpose - PXE Boot Passmark BurnInTest Pro Mainboard - Intel S3210SHLC Rovers Computer Name: AARON RULES Multi-testing system Config - Intel DQ35JO - 80GB SATA HDD - 160GB SATA HDD - T-7 Storm Series Military Grade Hard Drive enclosure - 1.5GB RAM - XFX nVidia GeForce NX8600GT 256MB PCI-E x16 Computer Name: Wind (Windows 7 Professional) Config - MSI 9S7-N01162-044 (Unbranded Wind) - Intel Atom 1.6GHz - 2GB DDRII - 80GB Toshiba Mobile HDD Corporate Network Computer Name: DAI-ATLAS (Windows 7 Professional x86) This is my regular workstation Config - Intel DQ45FC - Intel Core 2 2.40GHz - 4GB DDR2 - WD 80GB SATA HDD - 2x WD 160GB SATA HDD - Lite-On DVD+/-RW/CD-RW SATA - ATI FireMV - 3x 17" AOC LCD Monitors - apps: AutoIT v3.3.0.0, Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004, MS Office 2010 Professional Plus, MS Visual Studio Team System 2008 RECLAIMED BY MANAGEMENT: SECRETSHOPPER (Windows 7 Professional x86) Config - MSI MS-1722 Barebone Notebook DECOMMISSIONED: LOCKERCHECK (Server 2003 Standard x86) Purpose - secondary Dev Webserver Mainboard - Intel S875WP1-E

sorry for troubleshooting both of these in the same thread. Server 2003 I just came to the realisation, that in the previous 2003 test results, the client computer only had a 10/100 NIC in it. Seeing how I was getting 70% client/7% server, I can't complain about that. So I hooked up a PC with a gigabit NIC and did a file transfer. The results are as following: File: 1.7GB WIM file transfer with explorer: 23% = ~230Mbps transfer with xcopy: 25% = ~250Mbps So as far as the 2003 is concerned, we are seeing a 2% (on average) difference caused by the server being a Domain Controller. I read that there is an overhead difference when transfering files TO a domain controller. I would like to note that BOTH the 2003 and the 2008 are domain controllers. I'm going to make a separate thread about the network/server layout, which I will edit to appear at the end of this post.

Try checking the Node Type on both the Offender and one of the computers that can see all the network.

My one and only card that died on me was an ISA 1MB Tseng Labs SVGA card back in 2000... None of these ever died: Voodoo Rush PCI 8MB - mother threw it out! Riva TNT 2 16MB PCI - sold gave pc to a friend Voodoo 3 PCI 16MB - traded for GeForce 2 MX and $20 Voodoo 5500 AGP 64MB - still working PNY nVidia GeForce 3 Ti200 AGP 64MB - gave to my dad Sapphire Radeon 8600XT AGP 256MB - still working GeForce 2 MX 32MB PCI - still working

I do not know how ZenWorks handles images but you can't add a Mass Storage driver to an existing XP image. So say you have a machine with XP, you can't put a different driver in there and then capture it and redeploy it. I mean, I think it is possible but it is quite a lot of trouble. It would be better if you create images for each Mass Storage Controller (and HAL) or just use an unattended network installation.

Not sure about from an optical media, but you can copy the drivers to the hard drive, and set the appropriate path in the registry so Windows looks there for drivers when it detects a device. That registry key is: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DevicePath By default, this key has '%SystemRoot%\inf' but you can add extra paths separated by commas without spaces.

ًWhy are you saying that?! Because it's true. Some BIOS sees USB flash as a regular hard drive, some see as USB HDD, some see different and some not at all. There is no standard to define how a BIOS should see a UFD unfortunately.

Server 2008 TCP Offloading enabled on both NICs. Both NICs set to 1Gbps instead of Auto Enabled TCP Offloading in Windows No change to upload performance. TCP Offloading also does not appear to be functioning during an upload.

If it says Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus, the hotfix is working properly. Now you just need the correct drivers. What is the hardware ID of this device?

Is your Master Browser server running WINS as well? You may have seen these already. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267

As a comparison, I did a similar transfer to a network share from my VPC machine to the 2003 server. It was the largest file I could find, a 1.7GB VHD file. It uploaded at 7% of 1GBps which is about 70MBps. So there appears to be a cap on the 2003 as well, but not as low as the 2008.

I have confirmed that an upload cap exists on the Server 2008 machine. Its sad when our high-end 2008 server is slower than our low-end 2003 server. The upload appears to be capped at 83KBps (0.83 of 1GBps). Test was transfering a 2.6GB WIM from my test computer to the network share on the server. Note that there does not appear to any download cap on the 2008, and it can xfer (out) close to its 1GBps limit. Here is a picture from the 2008. edit: made mathematical error.

How about this one? 3Ware 9650SE-4LPML http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16816116042 http://www.3ware.com/KB/article.aspx?id=14928 Sorry, 3ware is the only cards I have info on. I don't know if this is cheap or not for RAID cards.

You can set your own DNS if you use a router, and set your IP to work with your router.

There recently has been a known issue caused by a certain Windows update that can make RDP stop working. If this is the case, there should be a bunch of Errors in the Event Viewer relating to a DLL and/or RDP about the time you are attempting to connect. Also, these might not be flagged as errors, perhaps warning or information. The update at fault is .Net Framework 3 series. I had this issue last week and uninstalling it fixed the problem. I can't find the article on it right now, but try uninstall .net Framework 3 if you have it. Our redist was put on by Windows Update.

Hmmm does your BIOS support Power On by Timer? I have seen this option before but don't know how to use it.

It should be noted that this was resolved by the OP in his cross-post. http://www.msfn.org/board/WDS-Boot-Image-w...it-t123845.html

What are you mean by that?!! -- Xtreme Those are chipset examples. VIA did end up being better later on, but SIS and ALI were highly suspect. For example, they didn't work with USB Drives of any sort.

Verify file shares are enabled on the other 10 computers. Also verify that your computer does not share a SID with any of the 10 you cannot see. And are you sure this is XP Pro and not XP Home?

The DNS Server addresses should be provided by your ISP. Does your computer use wireless connection?