NetBIOStjenestene

NetBIOStjenestene, also known as NetBIOS services, are a set of protocols developed by IBM in the 1980s for application programming and network transport. They are used to provide services related to the session layer of the OSI model in network communication between computers. NetBIOS services are particularly known for their role in the Windows operating system, where they facilitate communication between computers on a local area network (LAN).

The core components of NetBIOS services include NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT), which allows NetBIOS applications to communicate over TCP/IP networks. NetBT is essential for enabling file and printer sharing, as well as other networking functions in Windows environments. Additionally, NetBIOS services include the NetBIOS Name Service, which manages the mapping of NetBIOS names to IP addresses, and the NetBIOS Session Service, which establishes and maintains sessions between network nodes.

NetBIOS services are often associated with the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, which is used for sharing files, printers, and other resources on a network. SMB relies on NetBIOS for name resolution and session establishment, making NetBIOS services a critical component of networked file systems in Windows.

Despite their historical significance, NetBIOS services have largely been superseded by more modern protocols such as Direct Hosting and the Web Services for Devices (WSDAPI). However, they remain relevant in legacy systems and certain specialized applications where their functionality is still required.