[awaspaas]

So guess what - the 10.2 server that houses the home folders and password server for the eMacs in my lab needed its IP address changed, according to the IT people. No problem, I say to myself...

I change the IP address, update the clients to look for NetInfo at the new address and guess what - the server gets a kernel panic whenever a client tries to connect.

So I change the IP address back to the old one - still kernel panics. I found a thread at Apple's discussion boards about this issue, and apparently when you have directory services running, you CANNOT change the IP address, period!

A call to Apple tech support confirmed this - our only option is to format and reinstall the server, involving a backup of the home folders and manually re-entering all of the users into Workgroup manager.

Dammit.

Anybody perchance know of anything that will make this a little bit easier on me??

[chabig]

Why not just stop providing services, then change the IP address?

Chris

[awaspaas]

Believe me, I've tried it. The damage is done, I'm pretty sure.

[zorn]

I think there is a way to move all the user info over to the new install .. the guy who works on my OS X Server did it a few times i think.

I would continue to look into the situation though it seems strange you can't do that.

Best of luck..

[cowerd]

Can't you just run the Directory Services Assistant and use that to point to the new IP address. It has worked for me.