As many of you are probably aware, the Domain Name System (DNS) is now the name resolution system of choice in Windows. Without it, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) for name resolution on local area networks [...]
When you install Win2K Advanced Server or Win2K Datacenter Server, NLB becomes available by default. To activate NLB, go to Network And Dial-up Connections, right-click on the interface you want to use for load balancing (usually one of the Local Area Connections), and select Properties.
Highlight the Network Load Balancing selection, as shown in Figure A. [...]
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It’s also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub networks. Microsoft Windows Server 2008’s built-in DHCP server allows Windows machines (and any other TCP/IP-based machines and devices) to obtain their IP addresses and network [...]
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