Re: Resolving Computer Names in Subdomains

Thanks so much! This has resolved my problem.

Eric

Steve Duff [MVP] wrote:
> Under Win2K Server, the choices aren't exactly elegant, but
> they are available:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q275553/
>
> With Win2K3 Server, you have a group policy to configure
> this directly:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=294785
>
> Win2K clients don't understand this policy though,
> so you would need to use the first option if you have a mix.
>
> You might be tempted to change the primary suffix on all
> workstations to the child domain and let the "resolve
> parent suffixes.." feature of DNS resolution handle the
> problem. Don't.
>
> Steve Duff, MCSE, MVP
> Ergodic Systems, Inc.
>
> <eglenn@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1124123861.180055.163890@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > My question: How can I configure the clients in the parent domain to
> > resolve queries in the subdomain without having to search on the FQDN?
> >
> > I have created an AD subdomain, configured the DNS servers in the
> > subdomain, delegated the subdomain, and all works fine... almost. When
> > a member of the parent domain does a search for a computer in the
> > subdomain without including the FQDN, the result is host not found.
> >
> > I understand that you can add the domain to the DNS Suffix Search list
> > in TCP/IP Advanced settings of the client, but there are far too many
> > clients. I also don't see a way to add an additional entry to the 015
> > DNS Domain Name setting in DHCP.
> >
> > Anyone?
> >

.

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