HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WINS\Parameters
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Determines whether the WINS server uses burst handling. When using burst handling, the WINS server sends success responses to the clients whose requests are dropped.
The WINS server currently stores a maximum of 25,000 name registration and refresh queries in its queue before dropping queries.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Burst handling is not enabled. The WINS server does not send success responses when client requests are dropped. |
| 1 | Enables burst handling. The WINS server sends success responses to clients whose requests are dropped. |
Burst handling attains temporary steady state on the WINS server when the WINS server is started with an empty database, or when many WINS clients log on for the first time. These situations cause a large amount of traffic due to name registration and name refresh operations.
Because success responses have fixed time-to-live values (TTLs), they slow the refresh rate of new WINS clients and regulate the burst of WINS client traffic. As a result, a steady state is reached much more quickly.
To change the value of this entry, use the WINS console. In WINS server properties, click the Advanced tab. This entry corresponds to the Enable burst handling check box.