Network Knowledge: seven elements to help eliminate Linux server access faults

Case: When I access a server on the network, I receive the following message: "No network provider accepts a specific network path. All I need to do is open this machine through an IP address, such as 192.168.2.10. Other servers and workstation work normally. I need help because I need this server to run an application and make it run across different branches across the country. These servers are currently running the Windows 2000 operating system. However, I tried to use Windows 2003 twice and then returned to Windows 2000.

This is a typical problem, probably due to network binding, correct logon, and access network identity recognition. Below are some troubleshooting steps for you to deal with such problems:

1. Verify that the system runs the TCP/IP protocol and has an IP address. If not, add the protocol and address.

2. If the server is still running other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and other protocols), delete these protocols at least during the test and then restore them later.

3. Verify that the IP address of the server can be pinged to the system. If not, verify whether the slave server can ping 127.0.0.1. This proves that the network interface card (NIC) is bad.

4. Verify that you can use a fully qualified domain name to ping the system. If not, verify that the domain name in DNS and WINS is correct.

5. Verify that this server is a member of the same domain name. All other servers and clients use the same domain name. If not, add this domain name or verify that the trusted relationship works properly.

6. confirm that the service on this server is running.

7. Finally, confirm that you are using a network account to log on to this customer system.