Use an incorrect UNC name to connect to a server? 1

[Spirit]

Hi,

Is there a way to connect to a win2003 server using the incorrect UNC name?

For example:
REAL server name \\ServerA
I want to be able to connect to it using;
FAKE server name \\ServerX

I have an app that requires UNC mapping to a server and the problem is that we migrating to a new system and naming convention.

I have added ServerX to dns so when I ping it serverA responds, I have tried using the hosts file again this pings fine but won't connect via UNC.

Sorry if this is obvious but I am struggling with this now.

Many Thanks
Iain

P.s. Should this have been posted in the DNS forum?

 

[NickFerrar]

Have you tried it in LMHOSTS? I think a UNC mapping would go over NetBIOS.

 

[NortonES2]

Create a DNS alias and see this:-

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;281308

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[Spirit]

Thanks Nick for the post.

NortonE52 I COULD KISS YOU!!!!!!!!!! But you'll have to settle for a star!

Have a great christmas. Thanks guys.

Iain

 

[NortonES2]

I will definitely settle for a STAR!!!

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