slow login time

I have just built a windows 2003 server in my house. I
have it and two client computers connected together
through a linksys 4 port cable router. I have set my
client to have a static I.P. and have set the dns to the
primary which is my 2003 server and then the secondary is
my public dns supplied through ipconfig/all. My problem
is when I login to my domain with the client computer it
takes a long time to logon. It sits at applying personal
settings for a long time. Is there anything I can do to
speed up this process. Am I missing something?

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> I have just built a windows 2003 server in my house. I
> have it and two client computers connected together
> through a linksys 4 port cable router. I have set my
> client to have a static I.P. and have set the dns to the
> primary which is my 2003 server and then the secondary is
> my public dns supplied through ipconfig/all. My problem
> is when I login to my domain with the client computer it
> takes a long time to logon. It sits at applying personal
> settings for a long time. Is there anything I can do to
> speed up this process. Am I missing something?


Remove the ISP's DNS address. In an AD environment, you CANNOT use your
ISP's DNS address. You MUST only use YOUR DNS ONLY. Otherwise about numerous
things are guaranteed to occur not to your liking.

Internet resolution will be achieved thru the Roots. If you want efficient
internet resolution, configure a forwarder in DNS to your ISP's.



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