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Domain Name System (DNS)


Microsoft Active Directory relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to function. DNS is the primary name resolution mechanism for Windows operating systems, beginning with Windows 2000 Server. This DNS topic page features news and advice for IT administrators managing domain controllers within an Active Directory environment. Here you'll find info on DNS server configuration, settings and tools, as well as tips for fixing DNS errors and details on dynamic DNS.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (69) , VIDEO (2) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (2) , NEWS (2)

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Domain Name System (DNS) Guide
LEARNING GUIDE - Active Directory relies heavily on DNS to function. This guide breaks down the basics of DNS, and provides some helpful tips on how to assess, manage and protect your environment.
Naming domains in Active Directory environments
TIP - You don't have to use Internet-legal domain names for your internal network. Learn the protocol to follow when naming domains in Microsoft Active Directory.

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An alternate strategy for DNS server backup
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 18 Mar 2008
TIP - Using alternative methods such as backing up Active Directory integrated zones is a better strategy for admins looking to back up DNS independently.
DNS troubleshooting tips for Active Directory
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 Dec 2007
TIP - Take a look at some tools and tests that will keep DNS performing well.
How the DC locator works in Active Directory
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 27 Nov 2007
TIP - The DC locator depends heavily on DNS to not only locate a domain controller with the right role but also to locate one that will be efficient.
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DNS troubleshooting best practices
SearchWindowsServer.com | 16 Oct 2009
VIDEO - There are several methods to troubleshooting DNS in Windows. In this screencast, Directory Services MVP Gary Olsen demonstrates a few different techniques.
Generating a DNS health check in Windows
SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 Sep 2009
VIDEO - In this short screencast, Directory Services MVP Gary Olsen demonstrates how to use the DCDIAG /TEST:DNS command when troubleshooting DNS issues in Windows Active Directory environments.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 2 of 2
Domain Name System (DNS) Guide
SearchWinIT.com | 10 Apr 2008
LEARNING GUIDE - Active Directory relies heavily on DNS to function. This guide breaks down the basics of DNS, and provides some helpful tips on how to assess, manage and protect your environment.
Implementing and administering DNS for Windows 2000 Server
Que Publishing | 10 Nov 2005
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - This chapter describes objectives, including installing and configuring DNS for Active Directory (AD), integrating AD DNS zones with non-AD DNS zones and troubleshooting DNS.
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Ask Microsoft: How can I make DNS healthy for both clients and servers?
SearchWinComputing.com | 21 Sep 2005
ARTICLE - A Senior System Engineer for Microsoft explains how a tight integration between DNS and Active Directory make for a healthy DNS environment.
Active Directory Q&A with Paul Hinsberg
SearchWinIT.com | 06 Jul 2005
ARTICLE - Ease the pain of your Windows 2000 migration and learn how to make the most of your Active Directory. AD expert Paul Hinsberg has the Rx for Win2k headaches.
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Domain Name System (DNS): 
Microsoft Group Policy Management, Microsoft Active Directory Security, Microsoft Active Directory Migration, Microsoft Active Directory Backup and Restore, Microsoft Active Directory Design and Administration, Microsoft Active Directory Scripting, Microsoft Active Directory Replication, Microsoft Active Directory Tools and Troubleshooting



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