Terms you'll need to understand:
WINS replication
WINS proxy
LMHOSTS file
NetBIOS
Name resolution
Push partner
Pull partner
Tombstoning
Persistent connections
Techniques you'll need to master:
Understanding WINS resolution
Installing and configuring a WINS server
Installing and configuring a WINS client
Configuring a WINS proxy
Understanding and configuring WINS replication
Understanding NetBIOS name resolution
Managing and monitoring WINS