How to Configure the Windows NT RPC Name Service Provider

 Last reviewed: January 20, 1996
Article ID: Q142024
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SUMMARY

When an RPC server application starts, it exports its characteristics to a name-service provider. By default, Microsoft Locator is the default name- service provider. The Microsoft RPC interoperates with any name-service provider that follows the Microsoft RPC name-service interface (NSI) specification. For example, the DCE Cell Directory Service is accessed through the DEC NSID. Any RPC client that needs to access the RPC Server application can use the name service provider to locate the server.

MORE INFORMATION

If you want to change the default Windows NT Name Service Provider to another provider, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel Network, select the RPC Name Service Provider and choose Configure.

  2. In the RPC Configuration dialog box, select the DCE Cell Directory Service.

  3. For Network Address, enter the address of the NSI daemon (NSID) and choose OK. The NSID computer is a gateway for the DCE Cell Directory Service. It passes name service interface function calls between a Microsoft network operating system and a DCE computer. A network address can consist up to 80 characters. For example, 11.1.9.169 is a valid network address.

    NOTE: The Windows NT Locator does not require a Network Address.

Digital Equipment Corporation's (DEC) DCE DCS product is required to configure the DCE CDS as your name service provider. For more information, refer to DCE CDS documentation available from DEC.

Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 3.51
KBCategory: kbnetwork kbhowto
KBSubcategory: ntconfig

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Last reviewed: January 20, 1996
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