Host Name Resolution Overview In networks running the TCP/IP protocol suite, IP address information is used to forward packet to the destination computer. The packets that are transmitted over the network contain the IP address of the computer sending the packet; and the IP address of the destination computer intended to receive the packet. The IP addresses of computers therefore have to be both unique and correct so that they can be forwarded to the correct destination. IP addresses contain the network address and the host address. A host name Read More

DNS Queries Overview The naming system used by DNS is a hierarchical namespace, called the DNS namespace. The DNS namespace has a unique root. The root can contain numerous subdomains. Each subdomain also can contain multiple subdomains. Each domain registered in DNS is connected to a DNS name server. The DNS server of a domain provides authoritative replies to queries for that particular domain. The DNS server manages the DNS database that resides on it. DNS server is authoritative for the contiguous portion of the DNS namespace over which it Read More

Monitoring DNS with the DNS Console The DNS management console includes functionality that enables you to use the console to monitor DNS activity: Event Logging tab: You can access the Event Logging tab located within the Properties dialog box of the DNS server to specify the DNS events that you want to monitor. Through the Event Logging tab, you can limit the events which are written to the DNS Events log. Monitoring tab: The Monitoring tab is also located within the Properties dialog box of the DNS server. This tab Read More

DNS Zones Overview A DNS zone is the contiguous portion of the DNS domain name space over which a DNS server has authority. A zone is a portion of a namespace. It is not a domain. A domain is a branch of the DNS namespace. A DNS zone can contain one or more contiguous domains. A DNS server can be authoritative for multiple DNS zones. A non-contiguous namespace cannot be a DNS zone. A zone contains the resource records for all of the names within the particular zone. Zone files Read More

Domain Name System (DNS) is the primary name registration and resolution service used in Windows Server 2003. DNS provides a hierarchically distributed and scalable database; provides name registration and name resolution services, and service location for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 clients; and locates domain controllers for logon. A DNS server is a computer running the DNS Server service that provides these domain name services. The common threats to DNS servers are: Denial-of-service (DoS) attacksoccur when DNS servers are flooded with recursive queries in an attempt to prevent the Read More

Installing the DNS Server Service There are a number of methods which you can use to install the DNS server service on your Windows server. Install the DNS server service on a stand-alone computer using the Add or Remove Program applet of Control Panel. Install DNS when you install the first domain controller for an Active Directory domain. Install DNS on an existing domain controller in an Active Directory domain. Before installing the DNS server service, it is recommended that you perform the following administrative tasks: Configure a static IP Read More