GetAddressByName API Causes SAP Broadcast (161035)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q161035 SYMPTOMS
When you use the GetAddressByName API in a sockets application to resolve
the name of a service in an IPX network, a SAP broadcast storm may occur.
CAUSE
By default under Windows NT, the GetAddressByName API will contact the
NetWare preferred server bindery to resolve the name of the service. If the
bindery search for the desired object fails, a SAP broadcast occurs on the
net for the desired object. This SAP broadcast can cause a SAP broadcast
storm.
RESOLUTION
Use the Updated files.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.51
and 4.0.
A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested
and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem.
Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft
recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix.
Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | KB161035 |
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