Article: Q252995
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 2.1
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 17-FEB-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Metadirectory Services, version 2.1
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) is a server application that is capable
of running on computers that are running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5
and later and Microsoft Windows 2000. This article describes performance
recommendations for MMS.
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For best performance Microsoft recommends that you run MMS on a member server
not a domain controller. Microsoft also recommends that you do not run MMS on a
server that contains other programs that require most of the system resources.
Additionally, Microsoft recommends you configure the following server
optimization on Windows platforms:
- In Windows NT 4.0, Maximum throughput for network applications.
- In Windows 2000, Maximum data throughput for network applications.
To change your current settings to the recommended settings, use the appropriate
steps:
MMS Running on a Windows NT 4.0-based Computer
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1. Log on as an Administrator.
2. Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Properties.
3. On the Services tab, click Server, and then click Properties.
4. Click "Maximize throughput for Network Applications", and then restart the
computer.
MMS Running on a Windows 2000-based Computer
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1. Log on as an Administrator.
2. Right-click My Network Places, and then click Properties.
3. In the Network and Dial-Up Connection window, right-click Local Area
Connection, and then click Properties.
4. On the General tab, click "File and Print Services for Microsoft Networks".
5. Click Properties.
6. Click "Maximize data throughput for network applications".
Additional query words: Microsoft Metadirectory Services via zoomit MMS
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Keywords : kbenv
Technology : kbMMSSearch kbMMS210
Version : :2.1
Issue type : kbinfo
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