Siemens Unix V4.0 - Manual (Page 225)

Implementing WINS Managing the WINS Server Database
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10.7 Managing the WINS Server Database
Like any database, the Advanced Server WINS server database of address mappings
needs to be backed up and cleaned periodically. WINS Manager and the winsadm
command provide the tools you need to maintain the database.
This section describes how to view, back up, scavenge (clean), and compact the WINS
server database. For information on restoring and moving the WINS database, see
“Troubleshooting WINS Servers” later in this chapter.
10.7.1 Viewing the WINS Database
You can view actual dynamic and static mappings stored in the WINS database, based on
the WINS server that owns the entries. Use WINS Manager to choose the Show Database
command from the Mappings menu.
By default, the Show Database dialog box shows all mappings for the WINS database on
the currently selected WINS server. You can select a Sort Order option to sort by IP
address, computer name, time stamp for the mapping, version ID, or type. To view only a
range of mappings, choose the Set Filter button.
The Show Database dialog box displays several symbols within the Mappings active
column. Each symbol identifies specific conditions about each database entry.
Symbol Description
✔ Represents an active entry that is registered with a
WINS server.
- Represents an interval between when an entry is
marked as released , no longer active, and when it
is marked extinct.
✞ Represents an interval between when an entry is
marked as extinct, and when it is removed from the
WINS database.