DNS/NetBIOS names conflicting in CIFS

[YZ]

I'm accessing my computer's file shares usings its DNS hostname; this is
different from its NetBIOS name, so I get errors accessing my shares (I've
tried several machines to make sure). I use dynamic DNS, so I can't
(conveniently) simply map to the IP in the HOSTS file (or the similar file
for NetBIOS names), and typing in the IP every time is a pain. How do I get
around this? Thanks in advance.

 

[Peter]

I'm accessing my computer's file shares usings its DNS hostname; this is

different from its NetBIOS name, so I get errors accessing my shares (I've
tried several machines to make sure). I use dynamic DNS, so I can't
(conveniently) simply map to the IP in the HOSTS file (or the similar file
for NetBIOS names), and typing in the IP every time is a pain. How do I get
around this? Thanks in advance.

Write a script to do that.

BTW, what errors do you get?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "YZ" <[email protected]>

| I'm accessing my computer's file shares usings its DNS hostname; this is
| different from its NetBIOS name, so I get errors accessing my shares (I've
| tried several machines to make sure). I use dynamic DNS, so I can't
| (conveniently) simply map to the IP in the HOSTS file (or the similar file
| for NetBIOS names), and typing in the IP every time is a pain. How do I get
| around this? Thanks in advance.

Learn how to use thee NetBIOS name resolution table; etc/LMhosts

%windir%\system32\drivers\etc\lmhosts

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windowsnt/4/workstation/reskit/en-us/lmhw.mspx

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;102725

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...00/server/reskit/en-us/cnet/cnfd_lmh_kjnz.asp

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

What happens if you use the fully qualified domain name? Obviously, if
convenience is a priority, it would be advisable to have the host name match
the NetBIOS name.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP