Bill
Mon Mar 31 17:06:07 PDT 2008
I ran into trouble with DHCP not working also - and I just bypassed it - 4
computers on the network and I assigned IP addresses to each of them. Is
there a problem with doing this?
- Bill S
"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23lwMryekIHA.6092@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Is you server antivirus scanning the DHCP database (either through a real
> time or a scheduled scan)? If so, exclude it from any AV scan.
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> ============================
>
>
> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
> news:47eea365$0$25059$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>I like the idea of uninstalling and reinstalling DHCP. With only four
>>workstations it won't be much work to reboot each machine, which should
>>cause them to re-register with the new DHCP database.
>>
>> You mentioned "you may want to make sure the old database is gone before
>> you add back the service". Can you tell me how I woudl do this?
>>
>> Also, and most importantly, do you have any idea why this would happen.
>> It's the second time that it has happened in about two months. Last time
>> it happened I did un-install and re-install DHCP and it did resolve the
>> problem, but I wasn't sure that was what did the trick.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>> David
>>
>>
>> "Jim Behning SBS MVP" <jimbehning@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote
>> in message news:vm3tu3tav1piprl67pqjvaipqgukmd33no@4ax.com...
>>> With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
>>> Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
>>> would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
>>> make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
>>> a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
>>> through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
>>> that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
>>> settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
>>> add them back later.
>>>
>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true
>>>
>>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
>>> <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>>>>
>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>
>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>
>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>
>>>>Event ID: 1014
>>>>
>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>
>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>
>>>>User: N/A
>>>>
>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>
>>>>Description:
>>>>
>>>> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet
>>>> database
>>>>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
>>>>been
>>>>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
>>>>appears
>>>>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
>>>>operation
>>>>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>>>>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>>>>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict
>>>>detection is
>>>>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>>>>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>>>>JetBackup.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>
>>>>Data:
>>>>
>>>>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>
>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>
>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>
>>>>Event ID: 1016
>>>>
>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>
>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>
>>>>User: N/A
>>>>
>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>
>>>>Description:
>>>>
>>>>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>>>>database:
>>>>
>>>>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>>>>
>>>>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>
>>>>Data:
>>>>
>>>>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>>>>
>>>>---------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation &
>>>>> laptop?
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>>>>> ============================
>>>>>
>>>>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the network structure:
>>>>>> Cable Modem
>>>>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>>>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>>>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>>>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>>>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network
>>>>>> connections)
>>>>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and
>>>>>> one
>>>>>> PC are on the lower level.
>>>>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook
>>>>>> (along
>>>>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>>>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For
>>>>>> many
>>>>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>>>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>>>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>>>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the
>>>>>> lower
>>>>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP.
>>>>>> I've
>>>>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have
>>>>>> turned on
>>>>>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>>>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>>>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>>>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses
>>>>>> successfully
>>>>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>>>>> This did not change anything.
>>>>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch
>>>>>> so
>>>>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>>>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it
>>>>>> appears
>>>>>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a
>>>>>> Static
>>>>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>>>>> address.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> See what SBS support is working on
>>>
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
>>> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
>>>
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx
>>
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