trunking

Hello,

I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits NICs
aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how can I
get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem, or a
driver problem ?

Can anybody get me in the right direction ?

There is a built in feature in windows server 2003 called "Bridge
connection" that is available by right clicking a network connection.

search the built in help for "Bridge connection" and you will find detailed
instructions on how it works and how to set it up

/Håkan

"guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello,
>
> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits NICs
> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how can
> I
> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem, or
> a
> driver problem ?
>
> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?

Bridging is not it.

--
Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com
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"Håkan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> There is a built in feature in windows server 2003 called "Bridge
> connection" that is available by right clicking a network connection.
>
> search the built in help for "Bridge connection" and you will find
detailed
> instructions on how it works and how to set it up
>
> /Håkan
>
> "guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> > aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> > gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits NICs
> > aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how
can
> > I
> > get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem,
or
> > a
> > driver problem ?
> >
> > Can anybody get me in the right direction ?
>
>

What you are asking about is called "Nic Teaming". It is not a "Windows
thing" and it is not done with Windows. It requires special Nics designed
for that purpose which come included with thier own software and drivers to
make it all work. Windows just simply "goes along for the ride" and uses
it,...but it is not what "implements" it.

--
Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com
-----------------------------------------------------
Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html

Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp

Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp
-----------------------------------------------------


"guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello,
>
> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits NICs
> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how can
I
> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem, or
a
> driver problem ?
>
> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?

If it's a broadcom or Intel they have management software bundled with the
drivers to do the adapter teaming.

Not sure about any other manufactirers though

"Phillip Windell" <@.> wrote in message
news:u$(E-Mail Removed)...
> What you are asking about is called "Nic Teaming". It is not a "Windows
> thing" and it is not done with Windows. It requires special Nics designed
> for that purpose which come included with thier own software and drivers
> to
> make it all work. Windows just simply "goes along for the ride" and uses
> it,...but it is not what "implements" it.
>
> --
> Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
> www.wandtv.com
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
> http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html
>
> Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
> http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
> http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp
>
> Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
> http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
>
> "guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
>> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
>> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits NICs
>> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how can
> I
>> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem, or
> a
>> driver problem ?
>>
>> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?
>
>

I think HP has some too.

Phil

"Chris Dove" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%23$(E-Mail Removed)...
> If it's a broadcom or Intel they have management software bundled with the
> drivers to do the adapter teaming.
>
> Not sure about any other manufactirers though
>
> "Phillip Windell" <@.> wrote in message
> news:u$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > What you are asking about is called "Nic Teaming". It is not a "Windows
> > thing" and it is not done with Windows. It requires special Nics
designed
> > for that purpose which come included with thier own software and drivers
> > to
> > make it all work. Windows just simply "goes along for the ride" and
uses
> > it,...but it is not what "implements" it.
> >
> > --
> > Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
> > www.wandtv.com
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> > Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
> > http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html
> >
> > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
> > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
> > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp
> >
> > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
> > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > "guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message
> > news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> >> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> >> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits
NICs
> >> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how
can
> > I
> >> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem,
or
> > a
> >> driver problem ?
> >>
> >> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?
> >
> >
>
>

Months later here I come...

I am in the Teaming 2 NICs thread. Can you conform for me: I have 2 NICs
compatible with INTEL's Teaming Proset software, but found my switches are
not Managed Layer 2, 3 4. Apparently I need a switch which allows for the
trunking / teaming / Link Aggregation...?

Jo

"Phillip Windell" wrote:

> I think HP has some too.
>
> Phil
>
> "Chris Dove" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > If it's a broadcom or Intel they have management software bundled with the
> > drivers to do the adapter teaming.
> >
> > Not sure about any other manufactirers though
> >
> > "Phillip Windell" <@.> wrote in message
> > news:u$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > What you are asking about is called "Nic Teaming". It is not a "Windows
> > > thing" and it is not done with Windows. It requires special Nics
> designed
> > > for that purpose which come included with thier own software and drivers
> > > to
> > > make it all work. Windows just simply "goes along for the ride" and
> uses
> > > it,...but it is not what "implements" it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
> > > www.wandtv.com
> > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
> > > http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html
> > >
> > > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp
> > >
> > > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp
> > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > > "guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> message
> > > news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > >> Hello,
> > >>
> > >> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> > >> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> > >> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits
> NICs
> > >> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how
> can
> > > I
> > >> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem,
> or
> > > a
> > >> driver problem ?
> > >>
> > >> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>

GFK gave the answer on Thread Teaming / 2 NICS. Thanks. Sorted...

"jvanniekerk1" wrote:

> Months later here I come...
>
> I am in the Teaming 2 NICs thread. Can you conform for me: I have 2 NICs
> compatible with INTEL's Teaming Proset software, but found my switches are
> not Managed Layer 2, 3 4. Apparently I need a switch which allows for the
> trunking / teaming / Link Aggregation...?
>
> Jo
>
> "Phillip Windell" wrote:
>
> > I think HP has some too.
> >
> > Phil
> >
> > "Chris Dove" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:%23$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > If it's a broadcom or Intel they have management software bundled with the
> > > drivers to do the adapter teaming.
> > >
> > > Not sure about any other manufactirers though
> > >
> > > "Phillip Windell" <@.> wrote in message
> > > news:u$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > > What you are asking about is called "Nic Teaming". It is not a "Windows
> > > > thing" and it is not done with Windows. It requires special Nics
> > designed
> > > > for that purpose which come included with thier own software and drivers
> > > > to
> > > > make it all work. Windows just simply "goes along for the ride" and
> > uses
> > > > it,...but it is not what "implements" it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
> > > > www.wandtv.com
> > > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > > Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
> > > > http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html
> > > >
> > > > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp
> > > >
> > > > Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp
> > > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "guru perplexe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> > message
> > > > news:16DB7EC7-FFCA-4DC8-9E8C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > >> Hello,
> > > >>
> > > >> I can't find any information about trunking in Windows. I just want to
> > > >> aggregate two gigabit NICs on one server to get a 2 Gbps way towards a
> > > >> gigabit switch, and then talk to another server with his 2 gigabits
> > NICs
> > > >> aggregated. Well, I can find information on LAG for a switch, but how
> > can
> > > > I
> > > >> get my W2K3 servers to aggregate their NICs ? Is it a Windows problem,
> > or
> > > > a
> > > >> driver problem ?
> > > >>
> > > >> Can anybody get me in the right direction ?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >