WinsSetting

WinsSetting

Parameters

Parameter	Attribute	DataType	Description	Allowed Values
IsSingleInstance	Key	String	Specifies the resource is a single instance, the value must be 'Yes'.	Yes
EnableLmHosts	Write	Boolean	Specifies if LMHOSTS lookup should be enabled for all network adapters with TCP/IP enabled.
EnableDns	Write	Boolean	Specifies if DNS is enabled for name resolution over WINS for all network adapters with TCP/IP enabled.

Description

This resource is used to configure the WINS settings that enable or disable LMHOSTS lookups and enable or disable DNS for name resolution over WINS.

Examples

Example 1

Disable LMHOSTS lookup and disable using DNS for WINS name resolution.

Configuration WinSetting_ConfigureWinsSetting_Config
{
    Import-DscResource -Module NetworkingDsc

    Node localhost
    {
        WinsSetting ConfigureWinsSettings
        {
            IsSingleInstance = 'Yes'
            EnableLMHOSTS    = $false
            EnableDNS        = $false
        }
    }
}