NIC configuration on 2003 standard member server (manual or DHCP)
I have a SBS 2003 R2 server that has a 2003 Standard member server. The member server has 2 NICs that both connect to the same switch and are on the same subnet as the workstations and SBS Internal NIC. Should the NICs on the member server be configured manually with static IPs or via DHCP by the SBS server?
If static, then what are the NIC settings for the member server?
The member server is a file server and will eventually host MS Project Server.
Thx.
If static, then what are the NIC settings for the member server?
The member server is a file server and will eventually host MS Project Server.
Thx.
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I was hoping to team the two cards. I just haven't gotten around to it yet. SBS forced my to disable one of the cards when I added the server using the wizard.
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I have found DHCP Reservations to be very helpful. It helps me keep track of everything.
Seems to me to team NIC's with SBS you have to do so manually before you run the CEICW, however to the best of my knowledge (I'm sure Jeff will correct me if I am wrong :-) ) it is not recommended with SBS.
Do you really feel you need to when the maximum number of users is 75? I am doubtful you will see much difference.
I would go with 1 NIC (disable second), or convert to a 2 NIC (1 LAN and 1 WAN system) but ONLY do so using the wizards.
Do you really feel you need to when the maximum number of users is 75? I am doubtful you will see much difference.
I would go with 1 NIC (disable second), or convert to a 2 NIC (1 LAN and 1 WAN system) but ONLY do so using the wizards.
Thanks ArkAdmin,
Cheers !
--Rob
Cheers !
--Rob
Rob, it's not the CEICW here... because the two NICs are on a member server, its ConnectComputer. And in that case, you would have to team them AFTER joining the server to the domain.
Jeff
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Jeff
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>>"the two NICs are on a member server"
Sorry, Correct, I must have missed or forgotten that since the initial post.
Thanks,
--Rob
Sorry, Correct, I must have missed or forgotten that since the initial post.
Thanks,
--Rob
Are you using both NICs because they are there? Disable/Uninstall one of them.
Jeff
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