Two DNS names for single IP

[baggies1]

hi,

i have an org of 2003/2008 dc's and file servers.

Our DNS have two names configured for each file server .

I.e. FOF-ESFE01 and FOF-FSES01

one is the actual neetbios name and the other a resolver in DNS

depending on the machine, the "resolver" when called (ie start - run - \\FOF-FSES01) either

open the shares ok, or
displays the error DUPLICATE NAME EXISTS ON NETWORK

2008/win7 machines seem to have more luck than 2003 at getting to the shares.

can any suggest a fix so that all machine can correctly resolve to both names without the error?

thanks in advance.

 

[GlenJohnson]

Yeah,it can be done. Mostly for sub-netting. Check out

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759552(WS.10).aspx

and see if it helps. Good luck.

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[muckermucker]

For the DNS name have you created these yourself in your DNS zone?

Take a look at my IT blog guides, knowledgebase and technical resources at

http://think-like-a-computer.com

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

You need to utilize DFS to have a single published File Server name to access shares on multiple file servers.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727150.aspx

http://www.samtechconsulting.com

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