What is the difference between hosts and lmhosts files?
Aug 5, 2009 · The "LMHOSTS" file contains entries that simulate NetBIOS name resolution responses (and they have a baroque little mini-language to let you preload entries into the …
How to add a DC to the LMHosts file so I can join a DC that's in a ...
2 The LMHOSTS file would be used for Netbios names. Your Windows 7 machine will need to resolve the FQDN (DNS name) of the domain you need to add it to. The DNS server you are …
windows - When should I use an LMHOST file? - Server Fault
Jul 30, 2015 · LMHOSTS is in function similar to the hosts file but also, as said, can map services unlike the hosts file. The syntax differs and is exemplified in the default LMHOSTS file. Just as …
How to refresh hosts file without rebooting - Server Fault
May 17, 2009 · I use the LMHOSTS file to define names for IP addresses the other side of the VPN. Unlike the other comments, I find that pinging a name after updating the LMHOSTS file …
lmhosts and hosts file to allow user joining to domain controller
I have a domain controller on a diffrent ip range as my computer and would like to know if it is possible to join it to the domain using host file and lmhosts file? I don't want to use VPN I don'...
windows - hosts file ignored, how to troubleshoot? - Server Fault
The hosts file on Windows computers is used to bind certain name strings to specific IP addresses to override other name resolution methods. Often, one decides to change the hosts …
Windows domain authentication using HOST files - Server Fault
Mar 13, 2011 · 2 I am currently setting up remote office PCs running Windows 7 Professional to authenticate back to a domain controller running Windows 2008 R2 in the headquarters. Is it …
Windows Server 2019 LMHOSTS File Does Not Work
Dec 18, 2020 · I am trying to use the hosts/lmhosts files to create various aliases on my new Windows 2019 Server. It is on a corporate Active Directory Domain. "Use …
HOSTS / LMHOSTS files on XP System in a AD Domain
Why are you using the hosts/lmhosts files in the first place? That's just begging for problems. If your AD domain is native you should just lose those files and let DNS take care of things. …
iis - Access site with domain name without editing hosts file or ...
Apr 19, 2020 · A WINS server needs to be hosted by a Windows Server system, so you'd need a server to run it; I don't really think this would fit your needs. The LMHOSTS.SAM file works like …