You can view the actual active and static mappings stored in the WINS database, based on the WINS server that owns the entries.
By default, the Show Database dialog box shows all mappings for the WINS database on the currently selected WINS server.
Tip To turn off filtering, choose the Clear Filter button.
As shown in the Mappings list, each registration record in the WINS database includes these elements:
Item | Description |
Unique | |
Group, internet group, or multihomed | |
Computer name | The NetBIOS computer name |
IP address | The assigned Internet Protocol address |
A or S | Indicates whether the mapping is active (dynamic) or static |
Timestamp | Indicates when the record is set to expire. |
Version ID | A unique hexadecimal number assigned by the WINS server during name registration, which is used by the server's pull partner during replication to find new records |
You can also use the Show Database dialog box to remove all references to a specific WINS server in the database, including all database entries owned by the WINS server.