Reconfiguring the Name Service for Windows NT

When you install the Win32 SDK on Microsoft Windows NT, the Microsoft Locator is automatically selected as the name-service provider. You can change the name-service provider through the Windows Control Panel.

    To reconfigure the name-service provider for Windows NT

1. In the Control Panel, choose the Network icon.

   The Network dialog box appears.

2. In the Network dialog box, choose Configure.
3. In the Network Software list, select RPC Configuration.

   The RPC Name Service Provider Configuration dialog box appears.

4. In the RPC Name Service Provider Configuration dialog box, select a name-service provider from the list.
   • When you choose the Microsoft Locator, choose OK. The configuration process is then complete.
   • When you choose the DCE Cell Directory Service, in the Network Address box type the name of the host computer that runs the NSI daemon (nsid), and then choose OK.

     The host computer that runs the nsid acts as a gateway to the DCE Cell Directory Service, passing name-service interface function calls between computers that run Microsoft operating systems and DCE computers. A network address can be up to 80 characters — for example, 11.1.9.169 is a valid address.

     Note You must have Digital Equipment Corporation's DCE CDS product to configure the DCE CDS as your name-service provider. See the documentation provided by Digital Equipment Corporation for information about DCE CDS.