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Server not showing up in Network Places

I built 3 Server 2008R2 servers and for some reason one of them doesn't show up in Network Places and I can't figure out why. All three were setup the exact same way so I am confused as to why two of them show up but one doesn't. Any ideas?

kgreeneit

generally you need to enable the 'Computer Browser' service to view and manage a WIn 2008 computer in Network Places.

Hope this helps!

KeterHD

Also, did you check Windows' firewall? Is it enabled? Can you disable it and see if the issue persists?

Also, in addition to Computer Browser service, I'd throw in the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper service. Make sure it's enabled.

flugaurj

ASKER

Computer Browser service is disabled on all three (but two still show in Network Places. The firewall is also disabled on the server and the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper service is started. Any other thoughts?

Darius Ghassem

You need to have Computer Browser service started and enabled.

Make sure NetBios over TCP\IP is enabled

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26971493/Cannot-see-servers-on-network.html?cid=1131&anchorAnswerId=35447085#a35447085

flugaurj

ASKER

How come the other two and the rest of my servers have the Computer Browser service disabled and they still show up?

Peter Van den Broeck

This could be cached information.
Even when the server is shut down, it still can be visible in the network places for a while.

flugaurj

ASKER

They have never had the Computer Browser service enabled though as it is disabled by default..

Darius Ghassem

I have seen this happen before as well but if you want the servers to be able to browsed you need to enable the Computer Browser service.

Robert Retzer

Did you try connecting the server to a different port on the switch?

flugaurj

ASKER

They are all virtual

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Darius Ghassem

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