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WINS
| Overview |
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is Microsoft’s implementation of NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS). It is a name server for NetBIOS computer names. |
| Available To |
Students, Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments, Guests |
| Benefits |
WINS allows Microsoft client computers to contact other computers by resolving a NetBIOS name to a network (IP) address. |
| Key Features |
Provides name service for NetBIOS computer names |
| Requirements |
Systems need to be running NetBIOS and be configured to use WINS for name resolution |
| Cost |
No charge |
| Getting Started |
WINS servers are provided automatically to any system on campus using DHCP. For other systems, see WINS Server. |
