Definitions for "Windows Internet Name Service"
A name resolution service that resolves Windows networking computer names to IP addresses in a routed environment. A WINS server handles name registrations, queries, and releases. See also IP address.
A name resolution service that runs on Windows NT Server. WINS maps friendly names to IP addresses. A WINS server handles name registrations, queries, and releases.
A name resolution service that resolves Windows networking computer names to IP addresses in a routed environment. A WINS server, which is a Windows NT Server computer, handles name registrations, queries, and releases.