New ways to do WINS tasks
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 8 Beta
New ways to do familiar tasks
The following table lists common tasks for managing WINS servers. The user interface for performing these tasks is different in this version of Windows from the way it was in Windows NT 4.0.
Note
- There are no significant user interface differences between Windows 2000, Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family for this component.
| If you want to | In Windows NT 4.0 use | In this version of Windows use |
|---|---|---|
Install a WINS server on this computer |
Network in Control Panel |
Windows Components Wizard. For more information, see Install a WINS server. |
Start WINS management tool |
Start menu shortcut to WINS Manager listed in Administrative Tools |
WINS. For more information, see Open the WINS console. |
Start or stop a WINS server |
Services in Control Panel |
Computer Management. For more information, see Start or stop a WINS server. |
Add a server to WINS management tool and manage it |
Add WINS Server on the Server menu in WINS Manager |
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Add and configure a replication partner for a WINS server |
Replication Partners on the Server menu in WINS Manager |