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Two Network Connections on Server - Can I combine them?

Hello Experts,

I have a server with two 1GB network ports that are both hooked up to my network, is there a way to connect them together via Windows so that they share resources and the server runs a little faster/smoother as far as the network functions go?

Let me know if that makes sense or you need more information.

-Jake-

Jason Watkins

Hi,

You need Windows Server 2012 to be able to combine physical network connections into one logical connection.

Member_2_6492660_1

Which OS is your server?

You can setup network adapters using Load Balancing

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725691.aspx

Gary Coltharp

Some network adapters can be configured for load balancing or failover. Mostly depends on the hardware. The operating system also plays a part. Some OS do not like multiple adapters.

ded9

You can bridge network to share resources but this will not combine network speed.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-vista/Create-a-network-bridge

Warning

You shouldn't create a bridge between an Internet connection and a network connection because it creates an unprotected link between your network and the Internet, which makes your network accessible to anyone on the Internet.

Ded9

itadminnek

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I am running Windows 7 Pro on the server

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itadminnek

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So if I were to bridge my network connections...they wouldn't do load balancing?