Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 7

You can use this procedure to select the name service provider and network address for the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service.

Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure.

To configure the Client for Microsoft Networks

1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections.

2. Right-click a connection, then click Properties.

3. On the Networking tab, in This component uses the following items, click Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click Properties.

4. In Name service provider, select an RPC name service provider.

5. If you selected DCE Cell Directory Service, in Network address, type the network address of your provider.

See Also

Concepts

Configure Network Protocols and Components
Manage Network Connections