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domain from the virtual machine. You can then access file shares known by the WINS
server in the domain.
To use NetLogon, you need to know how WINS servers and Windows domain
controllers work. This section explains how to set up the virtual machine to use
NetLogon. The setup process is similar to the way you set up a physical computer on
one LAN that is using a domain controller on another LAN.
In order to log on to a Windows domain outside the virtual NAT network, the virtual
machine needs access to a WINS server for that domain. There are two ways you can
connect the virtual machine to a WINS server.
• You can connect to the WINS server provided by the DHCP server used on the
NAT network. This approach works only if the WINS server is already set up on
the host.
• To connect from the virtual machine to a WINS server not set up on the host, you
can manually enter the IP address of the WINS server.
Using NAT to Connect to an Existing WINS Server Already Set Up on the Host
In order to use this method, a WINS server in the same workgroup or domain must be
set up on the host. These steps use Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server
2003 as a guide. The process is similar for Windows NT, Windows Me and Windows 9x
guests.
1. In the virtual machine, right-click My Network Places and select Properties.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click the virtual network adapter and
select Properties.
3. In the Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click
Properties.
4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click Advanced.
5. Click the WINS tab, then under NetBIOS setting, select Use NetBIOS setting
from DHCP Server.
6. Click OK twice, then click Close.
Manually Entering the IP Address of a WINS Server
Use this method to connect to a WINS server in the same workgroup or domain that is
not already set up on the host.
1. In the virtual machine, right-click My Network Places and select Properties.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click the virtual network adapter and
select Properties.