Microsoft WINS

Understanding and Implementing WINS

Windows Internet Name Server (WINS) Overview

WINS is an enhanced NetBIOS name server (NBNS) which was designed by Microsoft to resolve NetBIOS computer names to IP addresses, and at the same time eliminate the usage of broadcasts for name resolution. In this manner, WINS eliminates traffic generated by broadcasting on the network. WINS provides a WINS database that it utilizes to store and maintain NetBIOS computer names to IP addresses mappings. WINS registers NetBIOS computer names, and...

Securing WINS Servers

WINS Server Role Security Issues

A WINS server is an enhanced NetBIOS name server that can resolve NetBIOS computer names to IP addresses. The WINS database hosted on the WINS server is used to store and maintain NetBIOS computer names to IP addresses mappings. WINS registers NetBIOS computer names, and then stores these client name registrations in the WINS database.

A WINS server is basically needed if there are applications that require WINS for name resolution to operate correctly. WINS...

monitoring and troubleshooting the wins server

Using System Monitor to Monitor WINS Activity

The System Monitor utility is the main tool for monitoring system performance. System Monitor can track various processes on the Windows system in real time. The utility uses a graphical display that you can use to view current data, or log data. You can specify specific elements or components that should be tracked on the local computer and remote computers. You can determine resource usage by monitoring trends. System Monitor can be displayed...

Backing Up and Restoring the WINS Database

Protecting the WINS database

To protect your WINS databases from disasters and corruption, you should regularly back up your WINS databases.

The methods which you can use to back up the WINS database are:

You can use the WINS console to perform:

A manual back up of the WINS database

Schedule an automatic backup of the WINS database.

You can use the ntbackup.exe utility to back up the WINS database. The Windows Server 2003 Volume Shadow Copy feature allows you to back up the WINS...