user has 12-15 GB of data
we are using folder redirection
are not using roaming profiles
running a SBS2003R2 with ISA and MS Client Firewall and Symantec Endpoint
Protection.
Tried 2 laptops with clean installs with/out Firewall and Endpoint and got
the same behavior.
Works fine on a Vista B desktop.
Only blowsup on the laptops.
Should also be noted that I have another client with SBS2003R2 in
production, only difference is SAV 10 instead of SEP 11.
The laptop is running XP SP2, was using Synctoy here.
Decided to try Offline files and Folder redirection for this user.
Same performace issues showed up AND blew up the backup.
Since then reverted to Synctoy and repaired backup and everything is fine.
I share this because it might not be JUST a Vista issue.
"gburnett" wrote:
Quote:
> Hi,
> Sounds like exactly the same issue. I have been working with Microsoft to
> resolve this since early April 08. I wonder if you could provide answers to
> the following?
> How much data do you want to be available offline (in Gb)?
> Are you using roaming profiles?
> Have you implemented Folder redirection.
> Your answers to these questions could prove useful.
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> "IT Mentor" wrote:
> Quote:
> > I have a similar network with the same symtoms and currently looking fo a
> > solution.
> > I would like you to confirm a couple things.
> > Open Task Manager on the affected Vista system, select the Performance Tab.
> > Note the Cached and Free memory; our system eats the free and loads it all
> > into cached.
> > Then Open the Resource Monitor and expand the Memory group.
> > Note the image svchost.exe (LocalSystemNetworkRestricted) will have
> > escallating Hard faults.
> > We have found that stopping the Offline Files Service eliminates the faults
> > and restores system performance.
> > Currenlty trying to get MS to explain and help fix.
> > If behaviour is same for you, please notify and I will share info as
> > received from MS.
> >
> >
> >
> > "gburnett" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > We have Vista Business Laptops with Offline files enabled that sync with a
> > > 2003 server. About 12Gb of data is available offline. Performance Offline is
> > > fine. Performance when working online is very slow with continuous high level
> > > of HDD Activity and High number of Hard Page faults/sec (350 approx) Laptops
> > > are Core 2 Duo with 2Gb RAM. When the online status is changed in windows
> > > explorer from online to offline the HDD activity subsides and system responds
> > > normally. I have been trying to resolve this issue for about a month with no
> > > success. I am keen to roll out Vista but cannot proceed until this issue is
> > > resolved. Can anyone help please.