Server Configured for Open Shortest Path First Does Not Select Optimum Path

ID: Q246860

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4, 4.0 SP5, 4.0 SP6

SYMPTOMS

When you configure Windows NT 4.0 Server for Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), the server may not select the optimum path to a network resource.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows NT 4.0 service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Date      Time     Size      File name   Platform
   -------------------------------------------------
   11/17/99  06:46p   136,464   Ospf.dll    Intel
   11/17/99  06:45p   209,680   Ospf.dll    Alpha

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, disable OSPF and add known static routes.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00
Version : winnt:4.0 SP3,4.0 SP4,4.0 SP5,4.0 SP6
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug