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General Networking Question (I should Know this)

I basically handle the computers and network where I work. Everthing was setup before I came here. What I what to know is simple. (I think) The network is small 30 workstartions and we have t1 internet access. Can someone explain DHCP,WINS, and DNS. Or give me a good link that explains all this. Also what would be an optimal configuration for the workstations as far as tcp/ip goes. Easy Points Thanks....

rayc1

www.cisco.com and either www.novell.com or www.microsoft.com.

Enter the names in the search engines at the web site.
The topics are not as easy as 1-2-3, but most of this is within reach of a person in your position.

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DVNT1

A good site for these terms is http://www.whatis.com

gkollar

In your configuration DHCP is not necessary, DHCP affect "dynamical" @IP to the station who are connected to you'r network.

WINS run on a server NT, it's a service who translate dynamicely NetBios Name to a @IP, for example wks1 to @IP 10.1.201.1, it's a good solution too reduse the netbios resolving name traffic.

DNS is not dynamic, you must create the entry to convert name to @IP. WINS can resolve only netbios name (not station1.domain.com) DNS offert the possibility to resolve station1.domanin.com and station1.domain.net to the same @IP.

In yopur configuration use WINS to increase the network speed. You can use DNS entry to resolve some name like pop3.mail.compagny.net if you have a messaging server.

Best regard from france.

G Kollar

mrpoint

also check out:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com

Great info and explainations.

unixkhai

Here are some sites you may want to look at dhcp.org, dns.net/dnsrd, and microsoft.com/windows2000/library/howitworks/communications/nameadrmgmt/wins.asp

good luck

Khai

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