Abstract
This chapter focuses on the best way of resolving host and NetBIOS names on the network. First it presents an overview of host naming, including how host names are resolved using the hosts file and using the Domain Name System (DNS). Then it discusses issues involved in designing a DNS namespace, such as choosing the parent domain name, the conventions and limitations that govern host names, the relationship of DNS and Active Directory (AD), and how to support multiple namespaces. Next, it focuses on planning DNS server deployment. It considers factors, such as the number of servers, server roles, server capacity, and server placement. In the next section, it addresses NetBIOS name resolution and provides an overview of how NetBIOS names are resolved using LMHOSTS files and NetBIOS name servers such as Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers. Finally, it emphasizes on common WINS issues, including configuration, performance, and security issues.
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