Need WINS ?

Hi, i have a 2003 domain with XP clients in two subnets

I have a WINS server but...

Is necesary WINS server for my envioremment ?

What Windows Services or Windows app need WINS ?

Thanks for all

WINS will provide your two subnets the ability to browse between one
another. WINS shouldn't be needed for things such as AD or Exchange.
Easiest way to find out if there is going to be a problem is to stop the
service on the WINS server and see the fall out. My guess is you won't see
much of any change. With the exception of users being unable to browse to
certain resources.

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"ZIDAC" <> wrote in message
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> Hi, i have a 2003 domain with XP clients in two subnets
>
> I have a WINS server but...
>
> Is necesary WINS server for my envioremment ?
>
> What Windows Services or Windows app need WINS ?
>
> Thanks for all

Hello ZIDAC,

For a domain itself WINS isn't a requirement. If you need network browsing
over subnets, yes. Also some applications might requrie a functional WINS
server, you have to check with the vendor.

See here about Microsoft recommendation for Exchange:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837391

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hi, i have a 2003 domain with XP clients in two subnets
>
> I have a WINS server but...
>
> Is necesary WINS server for my envioremment ?
>
> What Windows Services or Windows app need WINS ?
>
> Thanks for all
>