Which of the following servers allows clients to access network resources by computer name rather than by IP address?
A.
A RAS server.
B.
A NAS server.
C.
A, DHCP server.
D.
A WINS server.
Explanation:
A Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server is a Microsoft NetBIOS name server that resolves a NetBIOS names to IP address, allowing clients to access network resources by computer name rather than by IP address.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A Remote Access Service (RAS) server allows remote clients to access a LAN though a dial-up connection and allows the remote clients to access files and services on the LAN.
B: A Network-Attached Storage (NAS) server provides file storage directly on the transport network.
C: A, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server provides dynamic IP configuration to DHCP clients.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 18-25.