Installing and Configuring Servers

The first step in implementing Domain Name System (DNS) in a network is installing and configuring the servers that will provide the service. Before you do so, however, it is important to plan the deployment to ensure the greatest effectiveness of your DNS infrastructure. In addition to planning your zone layout and server location and function, also take into consideration whether you will integrate your DNS infrastructure with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Understanding Active Directory Domain Services Integration

Understanding Forwarders

Using Forwarders

Planning DNS Zones

Planning DNS Servers

Understanding DNS Zone Replication in Active Directory Domain Services

Install a DNS Server

Configure a DNS Server for Use with Active Directory Domain Services

Configure a New DNS Server

Configure a DNS Server to Use Forwarders

Create a DNS Application Directory Partition

Enlist a DNS Server in a DNS Application Directory Partition

Remove a DNS Server from a DNS Application Directory Partition

Change the Boot Method Used by the DNS Server

Configuring Multihomed Servers

Restrict a DNS server to listen only on selected addresses

Secure the Server Cache Against Names Pollution

Modify Security for the DNS Server Service on a Domain Controller

Disable Recursion on the DNS Server

Updating Root Hints

Update Root Hints on the DNS Server