Re^4: Win32API::Net::GetDCName returns error code 87 for remote servers

nbtstat output:

NAME                  Type         Status
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BW2012R2       <00>  UNIQUE      Registered
TESTLAB        <00>  GROUP       Registered
BW2012R2       <20>  UNIQUE      Registered
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I tried padding the server string out to 15 and 16 characters using space with the same result.

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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]

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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.

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