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Determining TCPIP Name Resolution Methods

For applications that use naraes instead of IP addresses, Windows XP

Professional has several name resolution methods that provide the ability to

map names to IP addresses. Without the ability to map names to IP addresses,

applications that use names cannot communicate.

Mapping information is stored in a dynamie table, which automatically updates

mapping information, or in a static table, which must be updated manuał ly.

There are two name resolution methods that automatically update

mapping

information:

^Domain Name System (DNS). Translates Computer names to IP addresses.

^Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). Translates NetBIOS names to

IP addresses.

Determining the name resolution method used by your Computer depends on

the network environment and the client Computer, s configuration. Knowing the

various name resolution methods can help you:

^Configure Windows XP Professional with the appropriate name

resolution

configuration.

yTroubleshoot communication problems related to name resolution.