FIX: Subordinate NIS servers do not receive the most up-to-date maps (867876)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 3.5

SYMPTOMS

Server for Network Information Service (NIS) may not propagate the most up-to-date map data to subordinate NIS servers. This problem typically occurs on fast, gigabit networks.

CAUSE

Periodically, Server for NIS sends the YPPUSH command to subordinate NIS servers. At the same time, Server for NIS begins rebuilding the map cache. When the YPPUSH notification is received, the subordinate servers initiate a YPXFR network call to receive the most up-to-date map data. Then, Server for NIS provides the most up-to-date map data from the map cache. On faster networks, the YPPUSH network call and the YPXFR network call can complete before the map cache files are rebuilt. Therefore, the subordinate servers do not receive the most up-to-date map data.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. 
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   28-Jun-2004  23:54  8.0.1969.9        182,784  Nissvc.exe

WORKAROUND

You can force the most up-to-date map data by doing a manual YPXFR network call from the subordinate servers.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/2/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbHotfixServer KB867876 kbAudITPRO kbAudDeveloper
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