Donna, I am 90% sure abut this but I also do not think that there is a relationship based on the name. I believe the relationship is based on the MAC address. Hope this helps (and I am right!) Barry Durand Allegro Consultants ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: openview dtc mgr Author: [log in to unmask] Date: 7/22/99 2:34 PM hi all i've been asked to rename a dtc currently managed by openview dtc mgr. the directions provided are quite clear (amazingly) but i'm wondering is there a relationship -- based on the name -- between dtc mgr and nmmgr? i don't think there is but i thought i'd better check.... - d -- Donna Garverick Sr. System Programmer 925-210-6631 [log in to unmask] >>>MY opinions, not Longs Drug Stores'<<<