Configuring CIFS on Windows Server 2008 R2

You do not need to change the /etc/hosts or File and Printer Sharing configuration. 

1. If the server is a domain controller or already part of a domain, this may already be controlled by a Domain Policy.

   To install one on Windows Server 2008 R2, see the following article: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff710463%28WS.10%29.aspx.

2. To manually configure an existing WINS server use the following steps: 
   1. Go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection > Properties.
   2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. .
   3. On the General tab, select Advanced and then select the WINS tab.
   4. Click Add and then add the IP address of the WINS server in your network and select Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
   5. Click OK > OK > Close.

See Installing SkyVault Enterprise on Windows.

1. Open Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings.
2. Select Inbound Rules.
3. On the right-side of the window, click New Rule.
4. Follow the instructions on the wizard:
   1. Rule Type > Port, Next.
   2. Rule apply to "TCP", Specific Local Ports > 445, Next,
   3. Action > Block the connection, Next,
   4. Profile > Select ALL network types (Domain, Public, Private)
   5. Name > "SkyVault CIFS (Block 445)", Description the same.
5. Select Finish.

1. Open the Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings.
2. Select Inbound Rules.
3. On the right-side of the window, click New Rule.
4. Follow the instructions on the wizard:
   1. Rule Type > Port, Next.
   2. Rule apply to "TCP", Specific Local Ports > 137,138,139, Next,
   3. Action > Allow the connection, Next,
   4. Profile > Select ALL network types (Domain, Public, Private)
   5. Name > "SkyVault CIFS (Allow 137,138,139)", Description the same.
5. Select Finish.

1. Go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection > Properties. 
2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
3. On the General tab, select Advanced and then select the WINS tab.
4. Click Add and then add the IP address of the WINS server in your network and select Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
5. Click OK > OK > Close. 
6. Use the net use R: \\{HOSTNAME}A\SkyVault * /USER:admin command to check your connection.

   If the WINS server works correctly, you are then connected to SkyVault CIFS successfully.