A duplicate name exists on the network

[bella]

Hi,

For Win2000 advanced SP3 server, I want users can use two
different computer names to access a shared
directory "sharedir"

In DNS -> Forware Lookup zones --> DomainName --> add host
a) OldName(Physical Name of the server) with IP1
b) NewName(A new name) with IP1


Run "dir \\name2\sharedir"

System error 52 has occurred.
A duplicate name exists on the network


What's happen ?

 

[Sartan Dragonbane]

Hmm, bella, sorry for sounding paranoid.
Unless you have a specific software requirement, upgrade your server to
Service pack 4 and every single one of the microsoft updates.

As for your specific problem:

When you refer to a \\name\ path, you're referring to the Netbios, or WINS
address: not DNS.
DNS doesn't have anything to do with your problem.

It looks like you named two computers the same on your network, or gave them
both the same IP address.
Check the event log of both of your computers.

Cheers.

 

[bella]

Hi,

One computer shared "sharedir" directory. I want this
computer have two computer names, so that when I access

\\OldName\sharedir
or
\\NewName\sharedir

Both access to sam directory "sharedir" in same computer.

What can I do ?
Thanks again.

 

[Sartan Dragonbane]

Two netbios names??
I don't think that this is possible.
You might want to try a WINS server, though... Google it.