wins

How to compress the WINS database

You can use the Jetpack.exe utility shipped with Windows NT Server to compress the WINS database. Go to the %systemroot%\system32\wins directory. Type Net Stop WINS and press [Enter] to stop the WINS service. Type Jetpack WINS.MDB TMP.MDB and press [Enter]...

A win WINS situation, part 1

Here's some information that can help you determine if WINS is appropriate for your network. Do implement WINS in small TCP/IP environments. Using WINS reduces NetBIOS name administration, and WINS performs better than DNS. Do implement WINS in mixed environments....

A win WINS situation, part 2

If your network is using WINS, you know that tweaking this service in Windows NT can be tricky. The following suggestions may help you streamline your WINS traffic and enable more efficient NetBios name resolution. Three settings manage WINS replication...

Optimizing the WINS Cache

Name resolution must take place for a PC to access computers on a network. Most NT networks have a WINS server, which performs the necessary conversions and maintains a cache of all NetBIOS names. By default the NetBIOS name stays...

Other subjects related to "wins"

• LMHOSTS
• NetBIOS
• Windows NT