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ianssmith_37868
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Nov 12, 2012

Windows Print server 2008 r2

Hi

 

I have a Big IP load balancer running 10.2.3 firmware, I have tried to setup a load balanced 2008 r2 print server I know I need to set up sticky sessions but have a problem before getting to this stage.

 

I can connect to the load balanced share \\192.168.0.25 and see the printer sares but when I try to map the printer I get the error "windows cannot connect to the printer. either the printer name was typed incorrectly or the specified printer has lost its connection to the server"

 

Does any one have any ideas on the settings to load balance a print server?

 

Thanks

 

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2 Replies

  • What_Lies_Bene1's avatar
    What_Lies_Bene1
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    Nov 12, 2012
    I take it 192.168.0.25 is the Virtual Server address?

     

     

    Do the real servers (the Pool Members) have a route back to the clients via the F5? If not, that's your problem.

     

     

    Have you tried to do a capture on the client to confirm what ports are used? There may be more involved than you think?
  • hoolio's avatar
    hoolio
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    Nov 13, 2012
    Here's an older post discussing Win2003 printer load balancing:

     

     

    https://devcentral.f5.com/community/groupdetails/tabid/1082223/aft/29211/asg/62/default.aspx56258

     

     

    Aaron