Re: Small Office to ISP setup

From: Kevin D. Goodknecht [MVP] (admin_at_nospam.WFTX.US)
Date: 05/26/04 

Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 08:05:38 -0500

In news:MK0tc.2297$va2.1072@news.cpqcorp.net,
J. <j13051970@hotmail.com.removeme> posted a question
Then Kevin replied below:
> Hi,
>
> Setting up a 2003 server with 5 clients. Will install AD domain. How
> do i get the clients to resolve internet address if I have DNS
> installed. where do I put the External ISP DNS addresses? I haven't
> done this before so bit unsure.

No matter what size your office is, if you have an AD Domain all clients and
servers _must_ use the internal DNS server. No ISP's DNS allowed in TCP/IP
properties in any position. Use your ISP's DNS _only_ as a forwarder on the
Forwarders Tab.

825036 - Best practices for DNS client settings in Windows 2000 Server and
in Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;825036

323380 - HOW TO: Configure DNS for Internet Access in Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323380 

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