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Browser contention between PDC and BDC
The event error keeps popping up on my BDC, giving the message:
"The master browser has received announcement from the computer SBSP (my PDC) that believe that it is the master browser for the domain on transport NwlnkNb (Network Link NetBios). The master browser is stopping or an election is being forced".
As a result of this, my users takes a long time to browse their network neighbourhood, probably because the browser keeps holding election, taking up resources.
How do I solve this problem?
I tried changing the registry of both the PDC and BDC such
that the PDC IsDomainMaster= True
and the BDC IsDomainMaster=False.
But still the error keeps popping up.
"The master browser has received announcement from the computer SBSP (my PDC) that believe that it is the master browser for the domain on transport NwlnkNb (Network Link NetBios). The master browser is stopping or an election is being forced".
As a result of this, my users takes a long time to browse their network neighbourhood, probably because the browser keeps holding election, taking up resources.
How do I solve this problem?
I tried changing the registry of both the PDC and BDC such
that the PDC IsDomainMaster= True
and the BDC IsDomainMaster=False.
But still the error keeps popping up.
I think ther is just a PC who's at this moment the master browser. When you shut down your PDC and the BDC(s)one of the workstations NT or 95 or WfW 3.11 wille be the mster browser. When the PDC and BDC(s) come up, the workstation will still be the mster browser. Worst case: one of your 486 with WfW 3.11 is the master browser. It tokes a long time to recieve the list. The Resource Kit for Windows NT has a tool (I think the name is dependy browser, or monitor..) where you can check out wich is your current master browser.
ASKER
Yup, your answer's what i've read under technet too, but the thing is, all my NT workstations are connected to the domain and none of them is configured as the workgroup (WFW).
Do you have windows 95 workstations on your network? Also this is normal for there to be a browser for each and every protocol on the servers.
Have a look at this site below and see if it helps you any, you have to register first before you access this site and fill out a small form answering a few questions. Here you find everything about Nt browsers and how to configure them.
http://support.microsoft.com/support/ntserver/serviceware/10140166.asp?FR=0
Have a look at this site below and see if it helps you any, you have to register first before you access this site and fill out a small form answering a few questions. Here you find everything about Nt browsers and how to configure them.
http://support.microsoft.com/support/ntserver/serviceware/10140166.asp?FR=0
ASKER
Thank you for your link. Unfortunately that's exactly what i have done in
the first place (ie. setting the registry values of IsDomainMaster and MaintainServerList).
As i've said, it didn't work for me. There is no hint of what went wrong.
Again, to explain, I have no workgroups on my network. They are all
Windows NT workstations connected to my domain.
Any more suggestions?
the first place (ie. setting the registry values of IsDomainMaster and MaintainServerList).
As i've said, it didn't work for me. There is no hint of what went wrong.
Again, to explain, I have no workgroups on my network. They are all
Windows NT workstations connected to my domain.
Any more suggestions?
By default and by microsoft design.
The master browser list is held in order of priority as 1.Server 2.NT worstation 3. win9? 4. win311 with an announcement from a higher controller the list is promoted.
Note: there is no difference between servers.
To get arround this you need to install and configure wins for server priority on both pdc and bdc.
WINS is like DNS, except it is designed for NetBIOS name resolution. Wins is not just for ip name resolution.
if you are just using netbeui it works well because both controllers are aware of the clients in the master browser list and swap information to thier wins database.
If this does persist as a temp measure install tcp/ip as default protocol and create a LMHOST file for your pc's. This will keep your users happy until we workout why things aren't behaving correctly.
Just one more point by default i think the master browser scans the network every 50 secs. This can be lowered.
Netmage
The master browser list is held in order of priority as 1.Server 2.NT worstation 3. win9? 4. win311 with an announcement from a higher controller the list is promoted.
Note: there is no difference between servers.
To get arround this you need to install and configure wins for server priority on both pdc and bdc.
WINS is like DNS, except it is designed for NetBIOS name resolution. Wins is not just for ip name resolution.
if you are just using netbeui it works well because both controllers are aware of the clients in the master browser list and swap information to thier wins database.
If this does persist as a temp measure install tcp/ip as default protocol and create a LMHOST file for your pc's. This will keep your users happy until we workout why things aren't behaving correctly.
Just one more point by default i think the master browser scans the network every 50 secs. This can be lowered.
Netmage
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
MaintainServerList
Possible values:
No - the computer will not be a browser
Yes - the computer will be a master or backup browser
Auto - will be a master, backup or potential
Also try to disable all your 95's from being browsers:
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks -> Properties
MaintainServerList
Possible values:
No - the computer will not be a browser
Yes - the computer will be a master or backup browser
Auto - will be a master, backup or potential
Also try to disable all your 95's from being browsers:
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks -> Properties
ASKER
Sorry, but your answer is merely a repetition of the first comments of this section.
I think the best suggestion is from "netmage" concerning the LMHOST file solution.
Would Mr Netmage care to elaborate the steps to his proposal using LMHOST?
And how do you lower the scan rate of the master browser? I'll accept your answer!
Thank you!
I think the best suggestion is from "netmage" concerning the LMHOST file solution.
Would Mr Netmage care to elaborate the steps to his proposal using LMHOST?
And how do you lower the scan rate of the master browser? I'll accept your answer!
Thank you!
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Thank you everyone, esp NetMage. I'll try that now...