Modify name record settings
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
To modify name record settings
Open WINS.
In the console tree, click the applicable WINS server.
Where?
- WINS/applicable WINS server
On the Action menu, click Properties.
Click the Intervals tab.
Modify default settings as needed.
To view a description of a dialog box item, right-click the item, and then click What's This?
Notes
To open WINS, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click WINS.
For most networks the default interval settings, Renewinterval, Extinction interval, Extinction timeout, and Verificationinterval, are acceptable and do not require modification.
As an option, you can click Restore Default to restore WINS default intervals used for registering, renewing, and verifying name records in the database.
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.