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it has dual NIC, but i think its a case of its basically a dual port NIC
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it has dual NIC, but i think its a case of its basically a dual port NIC

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I would try the other port for grins. and another physical card if possible.<br />
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What are some of the errors you are seeing in event viewer?
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I would try the other port for grins. and another physical card if possible.

What are some of the errors you are seeing in event viewer?

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Have a 2008 server that as of weds some wierd issues with exchange services not starting etc, losing access to shares and application, finally got most of that fixed but starting yesterday, i'm losing connection to the server every 2 to 5 minutes. Ill RDP into it and look around and everything looks fine, then all of a sudden my rdp connection gets disconnected for a few seconds then its right back up. &nbsp;driving me nuts. &nbsp;any idea where to even start. &nbsp;it's the same for applications. &nbsp;People will be working in a application and just kick them out.
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Have a 2008 server that as of weds some wierd issues with exchange services not starting etc, losing access to shares and application, finally got most of that fixed but starting yesterday, i'm losing connection to the server every 2 to 5 minutes. Ill RDP into it and look around and everything looks fine, then all of a sudden my rdp connection gets disconnected for a few seconds then its right back up.  driving me nuts.  any idea where to even start.  it's the same for applications.  People will be working in a application and just kick them out.

Losing network connection to server

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.

Windows Server 2008

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

Network design and methodology, also known as network architecture, is the design of a communication network. It is a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats used in its operation. In telecommunication, the specification of a network architecture may also include a detailed description of products and services delivered via a communications network, as well as detailed rate and billing structures under which services are compensated.