INF: Named Pipes Connectivity Unstable on Windows NT 3.5

• Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2x
• 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 
Issue type        : 

Last Reviewed: April 22, 1999