UNC path vs. IP Address

[esskaykay]

This is in regards to one of my previous posts but this question is a bit more generic.

We’ve noticed that when coding a mapped drive or UNC path, the routine fails. However, if we use the IP address it works fine (i.e., \\10.10.30.40\path vs. \\Main_Server\path). Any ideas why?

SKK

 

[pbaldy]

I suspect I know the "why", but not the "how-to-fix". Basically the DNS lookup isn't succeeding to translate the name to the address. I've had it happen with Access front ends that I have running remotely, via VPN. I simply used the IP address, but I was told later by a network engineer:

"we could have <insert techno-babble here> to fix that".

I already had it working with the address so didn't bother having him do that, and I can't remember exactly what it was. Perhaps that gives you something to search on though?

 

[boblarson]

As long as the IP is static (not using DHCP) you should be fine in using it instead.

 

[esskaykay]

Most machines are dynamic but this being a server is static. No biggie here, I was just wondering why the UNC or more particularly the mapped drive letter didn't work.

Thanks,
SKK