XP as server - too many connections... 1

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Hi,
have just changed a win98 server to XP and now sometimes users get error messages 'too many conections' etc
there are max 20 users
has ne1 else seen this prob?
any ideas grateful
cheers Mark

 

[Andyleates]

I won't ask what you are doing using XP as a server, but anyhow, here is the official line!

This behavior occurs if the computer reaches the maximum number of inbound connections that the computer can host.

For Windows XP Professional, the maximum number of other computers that are permitted to simultaneously connect over the network is ten. This limit includes all transports and resource sharing protocols combined. For Windows XP Home Edition, the maximum number of other computers that are permitted to simultaneously connect over the network is five.

This limit is the number of simultaneous sessions from other computers the system is permitted to host. This limit does not apply to the use of administrative tools that attach from a remote computer.

Note that this limitation applies only to inbound connections to Windows XP. When you use Windows XP, unlimited outbound connections can be established to other systems.


Andy Leates MCSE CCNA MCP+I

 

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cheers Andy,
thanx for that - how come there was no probs with 98?
what would you use for small server max 25 concurrent connections - storing access bakend?
have you got the MS url for that info?
ill search meself neway

thanx a lot, heres a * - doesnt luk like many r given on tis forum! Mark

 

[Andyleates]

I would use Windows 2000 server, maybe have a look at Small Business Server -may be cheaper, not sure.

Info at

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314882"

Andy Leates MCSE CCNA MCP+I