Microsoft KB Archive/21264

NISAM File Sharing Problem with Large Data Files

PSS ID Number: Q21264 Article last modified on 04-21-1993

2.10 MS-DOS

Summary: When attempting to share a large data file in an environment where a single machine boots as the server (all other machines boot as redirectors or receivers), the first machine to access the shared data file is successful. The second machine (redirector/receiver) to attempt access to the same file (while the first machine still has access to the file) causes the server to hang and the redirector to beep and hang. The following is a workaround: 1. Remove the /TSI:00 specifier from the NET START SRV command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the server. This action allows you to continue to use the server as a workstation. 2. Dedicate the server, (i.e., do not use the server as a workstation). 3. Boot both machines as servers.

Additional reference words: 2.10 Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.