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Q150727: PCM Error: Unable to Connect. <errcode> -\\Server\Share

Article: Q150727
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork sms3rdparty
Last Modified: 10-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you execute a package from Package Command Manager (PCM) for Windows NT,
the following error can occur:

  Unable to connect. <errcode> -\\server\share.
  92 -\\Distribution_Server_Name\SMS_PKGx.

NOTE: This error will be generated for each distribution server specified in the
client's instruction file. The \\Distribution_Server_Name is replaced with the
actual distribution server name, and the x in \SMS_PKGx is replaced with the
actual drive letter.

CAUSE
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Atria's ClearCase version 2.1 for the Windows NT operating system is installed.

MORE INFORMATION
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The 92 in the above error is defined as "SERVER_NO_FREE_DRIVE" and will occur
when no more free drives are available. However, in this particular scenario,
you can map drives via File Manager.

STATUS
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Atria has confirmed this to be a problem with ClearCase version 2.1 and a fix is
available. To obtain the fix, download patch 2.1.NT-17 from ftp.atria.com. If
you experience problems locating or downloading the patch, please contact
Atria's Technical Support at (617) 676-2450 for assistance.

ClearCase is manufactured by Atria, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no
warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbnetwork sms3rdparty 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS110
Version           : winnt:1.1

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