We have windows server 2003, This server taking to mush time to come up the logon screen e.g 2 hours. It just running windows server rinng progess. Can any one help me on this issue. what would be the problem thanks in advanceDharmesh K Konar NETMAGIC

Hello, is that a domain member server or workgroup? Are the latest SP2 and patches installed? Please post an unedited ipconfig /all from it and describe more about the network topology.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hi Meinolf, Thanks for the update. yes this is the member server and its a cluster node. SP2 installed.Its taking to much time to comes up e.g Searing windows Server 2003 - - - - - - and its not any issue with Ip and DNS resolution its stugging the prieor possition. Please help on this issueDharmesh K Konar NETMAGIC

Hello, long boot time very often belong to DNS , so please post an unedited ipconfig /all fro, the cluster nodes and the DC/DNS server, so we can verify some settings.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hi, In addition to Meinolf's suggestion, please also verify whether the issue exists when you perfom a clean boot or reboot in safe mode. How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP/2003 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316434 BrentPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi Brent, Thank for the update will do the clean boot.Dharmesh K Konar NETMAGIC