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Linux - Cant Ping Ubuntu Vm by Name From Windows Machine

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In order to ping an Ubuntu box using its NetBIOS name, use the following steps:

  1. edit /etc/nsswitch.conf
  2. Replace this line: 
    hosts: files dns
  3. With this line: 
    hosts: files dns wins
  4. Next, install winbind: 
    sudo apt-get install winbind.
  5. Now the machine should be ready to ping from Windows.