WINS Backup and Restore

WINS is vital for large, mixed network environments. Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure the correct functionality and performance. The WINS database should be regularly backed up to ensure that in case of a failure, the WINS database can easily be restored with minimum downtime for the network. Use the buttons below to navigate…

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WINS and DNS Integration

Both DNS and WINS can work together to provide name resolution. DNS can be configured to forward unknown queries to a WINS server. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To configure DNS/WINS integration, The DNS management console is used. Click on Start. Then Administrative Tools. Select DNS. The DNS management console will…

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WINS Proxy Agents

A WINS proxy agent is used to provide NetBIOS name resolution for clients on remote subnets that can’t use WINS. A WINS proxy agent will intercept B-node broadcasts on its local subnet and communicate with a WINS server on behalf of a B-node client. Any Windows Server machine can function as a WINS proxy. Use…

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WINS Replication

WINS replication enables two or more WINS servers to replicate their databases. This is useful because it enables WINS servers on different subnets to share information, thereby enabling local clients to query remote clients. There are three types of replication: Push, Pull, Push/Pull. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Push replication: A…

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Installing WINS

Before installing WINS, ensure that your server has a permanent IP address. WINS is installed using the Add/Remove Windows components wizard. To access the wizard click on Start. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Select Control Panel. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Add/Remove programs will appear. Click on Add/Remove Windows Components. A list…

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WINS Overview

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) provides NetBIOS name resolution for clients on a network. NetBIOS names are used by legacy clients such as Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95. A WINS server stores a database containing NetBIOS name to IP address mappings. A Windows Server 2003 machine can be configured as a WINS Server.…

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