WINSTools

WINSTools

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The WINS console is added to Administrative Tools when the optional WINS service is installed. The console tree typically looks like this:

 WINS     Server Status     WINS Server         Active Registrations         Replication Partners 

Using the Action menu you can select:

WINS

Select this to add a new WINS server to the console, toggle the display of servers by name or IP address, show the DNS names of WINS servers, or validate the WINS cache on startup.

Server Status

Select this to display the status of connected WINS servers in the details pane and to configure the refresh interval for this display.

A WINS server

Select this to display server statistics, scavenge the WINS database for expired records, initiate WINS replication with another WINS server, back up the WINS database, and configure various WINS server settings.

Active Registrations

Select this to display WINS database records by name or by owner, create a static mapping for non-WINS clients , import an lmhosts file, and perform other actions. Double-click on an active registration (WINS database record) in the details pane to display more information about it.

Replication Partners

Select this to add a new WINS replication partner, configure replication settings, and force replication to occur.