Linux - Cant Ping Ubuntu Vm by Name From Windows Machine

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

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

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