adding dns to domain controller at site

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From: rodge (rodge_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/26/05 

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:11:07 -0800

I have just taken over as network admin and am trying to clean things up
somewhat. We have 25 sites each with a domain controller and one main site
with 2 domain controllers. All of the sites use the dns server at the main
site. Shouldn't each site have it's own dns server? Can you give me a link to
precautions and proper steps for making the dc's at the sites run dns as
well? All of the sites routers connect to the router at the main office and
get internet connectivity from the router at the main site.This is a windows
2000 ad.

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