Ace MVP Browser Problem

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Ace this Q doc from Microsoft seems to conflict with your
answer about the resources and how they are viewed in a
DNS, Active Directory aware network:
PSS ID Number: Q188001
Article Last Modified on 02-5-2002
The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Summary
Microsoft Active Directory services in Windows 2000 and
Windows XP replace the computer browser service used in
earlier versions of Windows to provide the network basic
input/output system (NetBIOS) name resolution. The browser
service in Windows 2000 is provided for backwards
compatibility with client computers that are running
earlier versions of Windows.

I do not want to have the Computer Browser service
enabled. It would seem from this information that
something other then NetBIOS should be able to be used for
my resources to be seen when mapping a Network Drive from
the Browse option.
 
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posted their thoughts said:
Ace this Q doc from Microsoft seems to conflict with your
answer about the resources and how they are viewed in a
DNS, Active Directory aware network:
PSS ID Number: Q188001
Article Last Modified on 02-5-2002
The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Summary
Microsoft Active Directory services in Windows 2000 and
Windows XP replace the computer browser service used in
earlier versions of Windows to provide the network basic
input/output system (NetBIOS) name resolution. The browser
service in Windows 2000 is provided for backwards
compatibility with client computers that are running
earlier versions of Windows.

I do not want to have the Computer Browser service
enabled. It would seem from this information that
something other then NetBIOS should be able to be used for
my resources to be seen when mapping a Network Drive from
the Browse option.
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Hi Tim,

I wouldn't say that it conflicts. It just says that the Browser service is
there for backward compatibility, but still uses NetBIOS. You don't need the
Browser service to map a drive, just NetBIOS and NetBIOS name resolution. If
you turn off the Browser service on ALL machines, you can still map a drive.
But, Network Neighborhood functionality will not work anymore.

If your users don't need the Neighborhood, then disable the Browser Service
on ALL machines.

Is there a specific technical reason that you don't want the Browser service
other than disabling the Neighborhood?


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Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory
 
Netbios and the computer browser service are required for the legacy browsing functionality. With the Active Directory we do have the ability to publish shares
and resources in a similar manner. This allows for a similar browsing experience for clients to find resources. This would allow you to turn off the computer
browser service as well as netbios and netbios name resolution. One point to note here is that with Windows 2000 and Windows XP, netbios can be turned off
completely while still allowing access to shares and resources via the typical \\server\share UNC path.

Thank you,
Mike Johnston

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posted their said:
Netbios and the computer browser service are required for the legacy
browsing functionality. With the Active Directory we do have the
ability to publish shares and resources in a similar manner. This
allows for a similar browsing experience for clients to find
resources. This would allow you to turn off the computer browser
service as well as netbios and netbios name resolution. One point to
note here is that with Windows 2000 and Windows XP, netbios can be
turned off completely while still allowing access to shares and
resources via the typical \\server\share UNC path.

Thank you,
Mike Johnston

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rights. Use of included script samples are subject to the terms
specified at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm

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Thanks Michael. I believe from Tim's original post for his user's
requirements of Network Neighborhood, he was trying to pass browser
functionality thru a Cisco switch, but commented on using LDAP for browser
functionality:

From: "Tim M" <[email protected]>
Sender: "Tim M" <[email protected]>
Subject: Can not browse network resources

That was why I responded if browser funtionality is needed, NetBIOS would be
needed. Unless of course, you're saying that NetBIOS is not needed for the
Neighborhood and direct host SMB will handle that (from our continuation
from our other thread). But then of course, not sure if Tim still has legacy
clients.

Also, on another note, XP's dsfolder.dll was removed and eliminates the
possibility of searching AD as such in Win2k's My Network Places. Using the
Start Menu Search doesn't exactly give you the possiblity to search AD for
published shares. But then I don't have an XP machine joined to a domain in
front of me at this moment to test it.

Welcome your responses!
Cheers!


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Regards,
Ace

Please direct all replies to the newsgroup so all can benefit.

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory
 
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