I currently have a dedicated server, running win2k3 Web Server.

How would I come about making a DNS Server? I already have a purchased domain name, but what software would i require? the server already runs apache php and mysql, and has 3 IPs, and people are constantly telling me "just make your own DNS server", but the part they lack is "HOW TO MAKE A DNS SERVER."

If possible, can someone guide me in making my own?

Try http://google.com. You may find that someone has setup a name server on Windows before. If you find a HOWTO you can follow that. And the HOWTO is going to likely be better than any response posted here.

Give a man a fish and they will eat for a day. Send them to google, and ...

i tried google prior to posting in this forum..

i haven't found a single site where there is a HOWTO guide or somewhat along those lines..

Originally posted by bunghole
I currently have a dedicated server, running win2k3 Web Server.

How would I come about making a DNS Server? I already have a purchased domain name, but what software would i require? the server already runs apache php and mysql, and has 3 IPs, and people are constantly telling me "just make your own DNS server", but the part they lack is "HOW TO MAKE A DNS SERVER."

If possible, can someone guide me in making my own?

DNS Service is built in. To properly provide DNS for your own domains you really need 2 servers. I would highly recommend given your apparent inexperience with DNS that you use a hosted DNS provider. Then you could set up a secondary dns zone to practice with.

You will find a lot of useful tools and info on DNS here.
DNS Stuff (http://www.dnsstuff.com)

Specific Windows DNS server setup guide here.
TechRepublic Installing DNS (http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6268_11-1033115.html)

It is on Windows 2000 server, but not much has changed.

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