NT4 server problem

[JeffreyLebowski]

This server is a Windows NT 4 SP6a, it is also a BDC. Couple of days ago this server crashed (Blue screen). After rebooting the server everything came back up okay, only none of the client could access their home folders and shares on this server. (About 600 people).

After rebooting the server, every one could have access to the shares fine up to 10min, and then they lose the connection again to the shares.

It is a strange situation, and I was wondering if anyone has seen this before.

 

[Thor86]

Have you checked the event logs? Who administers this server for any new software patches?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I don't know, I'm just looking for anwers for a co worker. We are in Dallas, this server is somewhere else. We were just given the problem.

 

[Thor86]

Well, you'll need to provide a bit more details on the nature of this problem, and maybe someone can help you out further.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Well we figured it out. The WINS database was corrupt. We rebuilt it and all is good.

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well we figured it out. The WINS database was corrupt. We rebuilt it and all is good.

11 hours to resolve??? There goes your 99.999% uptime!!! Haha, J/k.