INF: Named Pipes Connectivity Unstable on Windows NT 3.5

 Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
Article ID: Q122924

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, versions 4.21 and 4.21a
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, version 3.5

SUMMARY

Due to a problem in the Microsoft Windows NT version 3.5 RDR.SYS, a Windows NT version 3.5 client may experience hung network sessions and unreliable network input/output (I/O) when communicating to SQL Server over named pipes.

MORE INFORMATION

There is an updated version of RDR.SYS available that addresses this issue. It can be obtained through any of the following sources:

  • Via the Microsoft SNA Server version 2.1 CD. The README.TXT file included with the CD describes how to install the updated version in detail.
  • Via your local Microsoft Solution Provider or Microsoft Windows NT Support.

Additional query words: Named Pipes RDR redirector
Keywords : kbinterop kbnetwork SSrvWinNT
Version : 4.21 4.21a
Platform : WINDOWS

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.