I have a new Dell Windows Server 2025 set up with two workstations running Windows 10. We're experiencing some frustrating freezes in our practice management program, where the UI hangs for about 30 seconds occasionally. It starts after I double-click a shortcut on the workstation, leading to issues with responsiveness. Although I cleared some NETLOGON errors by rejoining the workstation to the domain, the freezes persist. I'm looking for suggestions on troubleshooting the problem or reliable methods to test network traffic between the domain controller and the workstations.
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You might want to try using iperf, which is a great tool for measuring network speed. It provides detailed benchmarking to help pinpoint any issues.
Running a continuous ping from the workstation to the server is a smart move. It can help determine if the issue is network-related or something at a higher layer.
First, make sure the workstations and server are on the same subnet. If they're not, check for firewalls that might be blocking ports necessary for Active Directory. Also, consider whether you have Group Policies (GPOs) like 'wait for the network at logon' enabled, which can slow down logon times. A good test would be to copy a large file from SYSVOL to see if the speeds are reasonable. Don't forget to check the Windows Event Log for any warnings or errors during login.
Yes, they’re on the same subnet, and it’s just a straightforward setup with no tricky configurations. I plan to do a large file transfer today to get some actual speed measurements.
That sounds like a solid plan! I'll definitely give it a go.