Windows 2000 Server - Slow to shutdown and slow to boot.

[Jack]

I wonder if what I am experiencing is normal. I have a windows 2000 server
that runs small websites, a mail server, and acts as a file server for my
small home network. It is configured as a domain controller and connected to
the Internet behind a Netgear Router/Hub and ADSL Modem. I don't experience
any problems when running this server but when I have to re-boot it for any
reason it seems to take an inordinate amount of time.
Here is what I see when I ask for a restart (approximate times):
Saving your settings 1:45
Windows is shutting down 2:45
Blank screen :10
BIOS stuff - very quick
Windows 2000 Server Family logo 1:15
Windows is starting up :20
Perparing network connections 1:30 + :15
Finally ready to login.
A total of about 9 minutes to shutdown and restart.

This seems like it is too long --

Jack Suddards
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[Subrahmanya Bhandarkar [MSFT]]

The hardware configuration plays important role in time taken in restart.
I think the speed is normal. You can improve the speed by using the more
memory and fast disk system
Please use performance tool to measure the speed of disk.

Since it is domain controller it takes time during startup ( at preparing
network connection)

Use below link to reduce the time taken in shutdown
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;191805&Product=win20
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Subbu
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