DNS and WINS

[kevin2003]

Hi,

I've 2 win2k Servers and all of my client pc are win2k pro and XP; however, some of my clients are connecting through cisco router. Do I need to use WINS for this to work or can I just use DNS?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[NetIntruder]

DNS is the only name resolution necessary with Windows 2000 and above. There are a few exceptions, but you should be fine with DNS alone.

~Intruder~
CEH, MCSA/MCSE 2000/2003

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[kevin2003]

Thank you,

 

[PScottC]

I would recommend installing WINS if you plan on using Exchange or MS SQL Server. These applications tend to use RPC as their primary data transfer protocol. Since RPC is a NetBIOS related protocol, the primary name resolution method preferred by the WS will be WINS.

PSC

Governments and corporations need people like you and me. We are samurai. The keyboard cowboys. And all those other people out there who have no idea what's going on are the cattle. Mooo! --Mr. The Plague, from the movie "Hackers

 

[kevin2003]

Can I install DNS and WINS on the same win2k server?

 

[PScottC]

Yes. Typically I install both DNS and WINS on my DC's unless I have special load requirements.

PSC

Governments and corporations need people like you and me. We are samurai. The keyboard cowboys. And all those other people out there who have no idea what's going on are the cattle. Mooo! --Mr. The Plague, from the movie "Hackers