how do I setup a name server on win2k?

I just posted this on another thread.. here you go ...

A. Install Windows 2000 DNS server
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1. Go to control panel, add/remove program, click on add/remove windows components, select networking, click on dns server
2. This will install your DNS server. You shouldn't have to reboot.

I am assuming that this will be a stand-alone DNS server. Not in a domain, not replicated from anywhere else and not in Active Directory.

B. Configure your DNS server
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1. Start, Program, Administrative Tools, DNS
2. Right click on your server and click configure DNS server
3. Just follow the wizard and say no if it ask you to configure your forward lookup zone (we'll do it later)
4. Click OK and finish

C. Configure your Forward Lookup Zone
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1. Double click on your DNS server on the DNS MMC
2. Right click on forward lookup zone and select new zone.
3. Follow the wizard
4. You should have a forward lookup zone of yourdomain.com configured

D. Create a Zone entry
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1. You should create several zone entries on your Forward lookup zone.
2. At least it should contain
- A record : Your main DNS server IP address
- NS record : Your DNS server NS record

This is just a started to get your DNS server. you should work on replication if you have multiple DNS servers. You should also tweak your DNS server. A good book to read is the New Rider Windows 2000 DNS.

Have fun. Hope this helps

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