Admin911: DNS & Wins: A Survival Guide for System Administrators - Paperback

by Dustin Sauter (Conductor)

The Domain name System or Service (DNS) and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) are two of the most important infrastructure elements in a Windows 2000 network. DNS and WINS can both be defined in the same way - they provide the services by which computers on a network locate each other. This guide will help system administrators understand DNS and WINS and effectivly prevent and solve any problems.

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Design, optimize, and troubleshoot DNS and WINS in your Windows network with help from Admin911: DNS & WINS. This handy reference shows you how to configure these essential and often complex elements, and contains solutions for immediately fixing problems that may occur at any stage--from initial planning to maintenance. Packed with tips and strategies for advanced management and troubleshooting, this practical handbook can save you countless hours of valuable problem-solving time.

• Understand DNS and WINS architecture
• Get tips for error-free setup and design
• Integrate DHCP with DNS and with Active Directory
• Implement and optimize both DNS and WINS components
• Merge WINS environments
• Tweak DNS and WINS for clients
• Learn advanced management techniques
• Troubleshoot both common and uncommon problems