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Name Resolution Name resolution is the method of resolving a computer name to its IP address. The computer can have two names: a NetBIOS name and a Host name. NetBIOS name - Microsoft's naming system implemented with LAN Manager, Windows and Windows NT. Host name - an older naming system primarily used with UNIX systems. Typical orders for resolution methods: NetBIOS - local netbios name Cache, WINS, Broadcast, LMHosts, Hosts, DNS. Host - Local host name, Hosts, DNS, local netbios name Cache, WINS, Broadcast, LMHosts.