Re: Multihomed Server.

Actually it's not recommended to multihome a DC. It causes NUMEROUS issues
unless configured properly with netlogon and interfcae registry changes, NIC
settings, DNS, etc.

Indeed, but try telling this to a VP with only "must work now and with less
cost and damn the consecuences" attitude. Small company - big visions - but
not willing to "do things right".

But concerning the gateway, whenever you have multipul interfaces, only ONE
of them can have a gateway. Usually it's the outer interface, whichever one
that points to the 'doorway out to the world.'

And would our internal network still work even if that NIC doesn't use a GW?
See me as totally new on this subject. It is not something I normaly work
with, but seeing as it's a small company and I once answered a question
correctly about something remotley IT related - it got dished on my desk.

Now I'm curious, how was it setup before with internet access? Did you have
a router or something, or did they replace that?

Before it was a dynamic based dsl/router/firewall thing and on the server
they used DynDNS.

Whatever your router is,
assuming they replaced it, the internal IP of it;s interface would be your
gateway for ALL of your internal machines. Otherwise, purchase a Linksys
router, or better, a Cisco PIX 501 to offer secure access. So really, you do
not have to multihome the DC. Besides, would you want your DC facing the
internet directly?

No. The router now is a Cisco router, 1800 series if I remember correctly.
However - a firewall (DFL-210) has been placed in-between now so with that
setup correctly, server should be somewhat "secure".

Changing the Gateway of our internal network to the one provided by our ISP
would mean we have to change our subnets no? Since of netmasks and such?
Excuse if I am not using the correct terms, as stated before - this really
isnt my cup of tea.


--
Regards,
Ace

And thanks for your quick reply.

Tommie
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