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PDC or BDC preffered server logon

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keninc

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Aug 3, 2000
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I have a small NT4 Domain of PDC and two BDC spread over three ind units. I need to force my NT4 workstations to log onto there local server. Can I force NT workststions to log onto a preffered server.
 
Not to my knowledge.&nbsp;&nbsp;The way I understand it a workstation broadcasts an authentication request&nbsp;&nbsp;which is answered by whichever DC responds first.&nbsp;&nbsp;This will depend on the link speed and the load on the various DCs as to which one will respond.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>If the links between the units are the same speed as the rest of the network I don't think you can control it. <p> Jeff<br><a href=mailto: masterracker@hotmail.com> masterracker@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br> Of all the things I've lost in life, I miss my mind the most ...
 
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