Domain Client Computer policies over VPN

[Wazz]

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to get some answers about slow logon times for domain clients connecting over VPN. The slow part of the startup I am focusing on is from pressing the power button to the ctrl alt del screen which can take well over 20mins.

The clients are still trying to process computer polices and are looking for a server with scripts on them which are being used to push out software etc.

Obviously, until the user logs on, no link to the domain has been created so the computer wont find the pdc or any other network server, but the client doesnt bypass this. I thought that if the client cant locate the pdc it would assume its not on the network and not keep trying to find these servers.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Or, does anyone have a domain client that doesnt have this behaviour? If someone could plug there cleint into a broadband line and turn it on and see what happens that would be great!

Thanks
wazz

 

[BadBigBen]

See if this will give you the answer you are seeking:

Description of the Windows XP Professional Fast Logon Optimization feature

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305293

Ben
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