FIX: Subordinate NIS servers do not receive the most up-to-date maps

Server for Network Information Service (NIS) may not propagate the most up-to-date map data to subordinate NIS servers. This problem typically occurs on fast, gigabit networks.

Periodically, Server for NIS sends the YPPUSH command to subordinate NIS servers. At the same time, Server for NIS begins rebuilding the map cache. When the YPPUSH notification is received, the subordinate servers initiate a YPXFR network call to receive the most up-to-date map data. Then, Server for NIS provides the most up-to-date map data from the map cache. On faster networks, the YPPUSH network call and the YPXFR network call can complete before the map cache files are rebuilt. Therefore, the subordinate servers do not receive the most up-to-date map data.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

You can force the most up-to-date map data by doing a manual YPXFR network call from the subordinate servers.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.