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Windows Server SP2 Causing Networking Problems on SBS Servers

The Microsoft SBS Blog released a post last week with some excellent information about a known problem with networking that occurs after the installation of SP2 onto Small Business Server. A series of resolutions is also posted.

Some of the network problems being seen involve:

Unable to VPN to the Server ("Error 800: Unable to establish connection").
Unable to RDP to SBS server
Unable to connect to shares on SBS server from the LAN
Unable to join a client machine to the domain
Unable to connect to Exchange from Outlook
Unable to connect to SSL sites either on the SBS server or on the Internet (including CompanyWeb)
Slow network performance
Outgoing FTP connections fail
DHCP Server service crashes
Slow domain logins
Intermittent connection failures from NAT clients behind the server
Intermittent RPC communications failures

If you are experiencing any of these problems...

...check out the blog post at: http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2007/04/24/common-networking-issues-after-applying-windows-server-2003-sp2-on-sbs.aspx

Tags:   small business server  sp2  windows sbs  windows small business server 

Posted by Greg Shields on May 8, 2007 12:30 AM |

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Greg Shields is a Principal Consultant with 3t Systems in Denver, Colorado. With more than 10 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for both Redmond Magazine and Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, authoring two regular columns along with numerous feature articles, webcasts, and white papers. He is known for his abilities to relate highly technical concepts with a drive towards fulfilling business needs. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, teaching system and network troubleshooting curriculum for TechMentor Events, a twice-annual IT conference, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets on numerous topics. Greg is a triple Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with security specialization and a Certified Citrix Enterprise Administrator (CCEA).