Siemens Unix V4.0 - Manual (Page 222)

Implementing WINS Using WINS Manager
Product Manual U7613-J-Z815-6-76
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10.6.4 Managing Static NetBIOS-to-IP Address Mappings
Static mappings are non-dynamic database entries of NetBIOS computer name-to-IP
address mappings for computers on the network that are not WINS-enabled or for special
groups of network devices.
Adding static mappings into a WINS database accomplishes two things. First, it allows
nodes to resolve a name of a computer (which might not be capable of registering names
with a WINS server) with a query to the WINS Server without having to resort to secondary
resolution methods. Second, it prevents the WINS server from allowing another node to
dynamically register the name.
Static mappings are not recommended for WINS-enabled clients.
Use the Static Mappings command on the Mappings menu in WINS Manager to view, add,
edit, delete, import or filter static mappings.
Static entries that are not owned by the currently administered WINS server but
replicated from a partner do not show up in the Static Mappings box.
Once a static name-to-IP address mapping is entered to the WINS server database, it
cannot be challenged or removed except by an administrator who must remove it manually
using WINS Manager. All changes made to the WINS server database using WINS
Manager take effect immediately.
A DHCP reserved (or static) IP address for a unique name in a multihomed
computer overrides an obsolete WINS static mapping if the WINS server advanced
configuration option Migration On/Off is checked “on.”
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