Problem:
I can’t resolve my Windows machine names on my Ubuntu Linux box.
Solution:
Install libnss-winbind and then update your /etc/nsswitch.conf file.
To install libnss-winbind run the following command:
sudo apt-get install libnss-winbind
When asked “Do you want to continue? [Y/n]” type Y and press enter.
Now we have to update your /etc/nsswitch.conf file. We are going to use vim.
Type sudo vim /etc/nsswitch.conf
Type i (to enter insert mode)
Add “wins” to the “hosts: files dns” line so that it is “hosts: files dns wins”
Press Esc (to exit insert mode)
Type :wq (to save and quit)
Now ping your Windows machines by name.