A "client" system and a "server" system are connected via crossover cable. The "client" is running Windows Server 2003, and the "server" is running Windows XP Pro SP3.
The client and server ping fine both ways. When I try accessing file shares (i.e.: C$) on the client system, using the server, it works fine. My problem is that when I use the client to access files on the server, I get a "no logon servers available" error.
I'm logged on to each system using local accounts. This error generally occurs without prompting me for any credentials, but also will happen after credentials have been provided.
I've Googled this thing to death, and nothing's worked so far. What's most baffling is that it's happening at all, when I'm trying to use local accounts to connect. What could I be missing here?
If you need to see the configuration of the server, do that using WMI. Checking individual files on a running system via CIFS is Not Correct.
Unfortunately, we don't always have access to the correct way. If the tool you're using needs access to the filesystem, you can share the filesystem in other ways, including NFS, SFTP, etc.
We ended up resolving the issue by removing the server from the defunct domain. Once it was in "workgroup" configuration, the shared folders behaved normally.