However, I can't access any local machines by name. So I have to set up my connection to SQL Server as Data Source=172.19.xxx.xxx;Initial Catalog=blah blah blah. This isn't ideal for several reasons.

Occasionally, your computer may show up on the network with a "(2)" or other number in parentheses after its name. In some cases, it will appear this way in the sidebar of your computer's Finder ...

Select the device name of the network adapter installed in the computer and click "OK." Wait a few seconds for XP Mode to reconfigure the adapter settings for the virtual machine and receive an IP ...

The easiest graphical way to enable Network Discovery is by using the Settings app. You simply select the feature and turn it on or off. To do that, launch Settings by pressing Windows+i. From the ...