troubleshooting Question
subnet mask and backup
I am setting up a backup solution for my client...
what I am would like to do is set up my backup server on a different subnet mask than the that of my normal business traffic so that I can track the the network utilization used during the backup process since the backup server will be touching several servers/workstations.
1. is this possible
2. can you have 2 differnet subnet masks on the same system
3. if yes to 1 & 2, can I still use the same ip adressing scheme on the backup subnet
the environment is MS with 2003 servers running ads and xp workstations. the network layout is very flat with all systems home run'd to the same switch.
what I am would like to do is set up my backup server on a different subnet mask than the that of my normal business traffic so that I can track the the network utilization used during the backup process since the backup server will be touching several servers/workstations.
1. is this possible
2. can you have 2 differnet subnet masks on the same system
3. if yes to 1 & 2, can I still use the same ip adressing scheme on the backup subnet
the environment is MS with 2003 servers running ads and xp workstations. the network layout is very flat with all systems home run'd to the same switch.
The Value of Experts Exchange in My Daily IT Life
Experts Exchange (EE) has become my company's go-to resource to get answers. I've used EE to make decisions, solve problems and even save customers. OutagesIO has been a challenging project and... Keep reading >>
Mike
Owner of Outages.IO
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Member Since 2016
Join a full scale community that combines the best parts of other tools into one platform.
Unlock 1 Answer and 5 Comments.
View membership options“All of life is about relationships, and EE has made a virtual community a real community. It lifts everyone's boat.”
William Peck
Member since 2004
Our community of experts have been thoroughly vetted for their expertise and industry experience.
The Distinguished Expert awards are presented to the top veteran and rookie experts to earn the most points in the top 50 topics.