Computer Browsing

Computer browsing is the process of checking domains, workgroups, and computers to look for shared directories and printers. Networks, domains, workgroups, computers, and shared directories are organized in a tree structure. You choose a network name to display available domains and workgroups, a domain or workgroup name to display available computers, or a computer name to display its shared directories.

A master browser maintains the tree-structure list and updates the backup browsers. Users of network client computers are viewing this list when they look at their Network Neighborhood.

Computer browsing policy in the SunLink Server program involves setting the frequency that the master browser updates its list, the frequency that a backup browser copies the list from the master browser, and the level of browsing event detail that you want to be included in the system log.