Re^2: Win32API::Net::GetDCName returns error code 87 for remote servers

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Re^3: Win32API::Net::GetDCName returns error code 87 for remote servers by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Mar 30, 2016 at 11:21 UTC
According to this netbios names are padded to 15 (or maybe that is 16, somewhat confusing) characters with spaces. My suggestion is to run the command `nbstat` command and see what it thinks the names are. With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :) In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^4: Win32API::Net::GetDCName returns error code 87 for remote servers by dt667 (Acolyte) on Mar 30, 2016 at 12:59 UTC
`nbtstat` output: `NAME Type Status --------------------------------------------- BW2012R2 <00> UNIQUE Registered TESTLAB <00> GROUP Registered BW2012R2 <20> UNIQUE Registered` [download] I tried padding the server string out to 15 and 16 characters using space with the same result.	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^5: Win32API::Net::GetDCName returns error code 87 for remote servers by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Mar 30, 2016 at 13:17 UTC
Take another look at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738412(v=ws.10).aspx; in particular the bit that says: For example, when you attempt to connect to a computer called CORPSERVER, the NetBIOS name corresponding to the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks service on that computer is: `CORPSERVER [20]` Note the use of spaces to pad the computer name. Before you can establish a file and print sharing connection, a TCP connection must be created. In order for a TCP connection to be established, the NetBIOS name `"CORPSERVER [20]"` must be resolved to an IP address. Which suggests to me you need to include the numbers in brackets at the end also. Ie. "BW2012R2 <00>". The difference/meaning between your output containing <nn> and the example containing `[nn]` is something you'll have to resolve through trial and error. With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :) In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply] [d/l] [select]