How to resolve a servername

[MSExchange2003Student]

Hi all

There is a problem with a component on my network and i am told to check if
i can resolve the servername from a workstation. How do i resolve a
servername? (or any name for that matter)

I have xp pro and windows server 2003

Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hi all

There is a problem with a component on my network and i am told to check if
i can resolve the servername from a workstation. How do i resolve a
servername? (or any name for that matter)

I have xp pro and windows server 2003

Thanks

Assuming that the NetBIOS name of your server is "MyServer",
you do this:
- Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
- Type this command:
ping MyServer
If things are set up correctly then you should get a reply from your
server. If you don't get a reply, talk to your network administrator.

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

Thank you Pegasus. that is exactly what i did and it works perfect

 

[Kerry Brown]

Ina addition to the ping command suggested by Pegasus if you use Active
Directory also try the nslookup command

nslookup servername

The first thing listed will be the DNS server used and the next will be the
results of the search. Ping may still work even if DNS resolution is not.
DNS is very important in an active directory network.