A stand-alone DHCP Server will cause serious IP address conflicts and instability for campus network users. Routers can cause significant network problems if improperly administered and complicate support and maintenance of the campus network. Improper RIP advertising can confuse routers on the network and potentially deprive users of Internet Connectivity . The SAP Agent, which allows an NT server to appear like a NetWare Server on an IPX Network, is Banned on the campus network. The use of WINS Servers or Windows Internet Naming Service is banned in residence halls.
Improper configuration can result in excessive network traffic and address conflicts.
Alpha and PowerPC Platforms Windows NT will be Unsupported on Alpha and PPC platforms at this time. NTFS File System is recommended for hard drives over 400 megabytes. A Windows NT Server and Workstation Installation Guide is available from Computer Services.