Re: Import DNS Records From Text File - Using Boot Files for DR and migrations
From: Ace Fekay [MVP] (PleaseSubstituteMyActualFirstName&LastNameHere_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/01/05
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Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 02:43:51 -0500
In news:9F8D6019-C5BD-4E36-B1F4-CE8C4C9D3B1F@microsoft.com,
Sam Hawas <SamHawas@discussions.microsoft.com> made a post then I commented
below
> Hi,
>
> This is a very lengthy process, thanks for the reply, I found out the
> best way to backup DNS zones, Administrative tools - DNS - then right
> click on DNS server name - properties - advanced, then in the drop
> down box of the label: Load zone data on startup, change to From File
> - then click Apply, this will generate a boot file under
> windows/system32/dns .... this is the back up of all zones currently
> in DNS server, this file to be save as backup file, if you want to
> restore them for any reason, just put the Boot file back in
> windows/system32/dns and start DNS server service, all zones in that
> file would loaded ... is that simple ... not sure why Microsoft does
> not put this instruction clearly for users like me so they don't have
> to waste so much time searching for answer.
>
> Thank you very much.
There's actually multiple links on this, but I am happy to hear that you
were able to figure it out with the help of Roger and anyone else that has
responded. If ok with you, I thought to post some of the links pretaining to
DNS boot files for you and everyone out there for future reference. You
know, most of these posts will wind up on about a dozen different sites
anyway. I hope between your post and these links, they will benefit someone
else in need.
Windows NT (Win2k and Win2k3 too) DNS Disaster Recovery - How to build a
boot file and use it for DNS DR:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/tips/winntmag/dnsdis.mspx
Windows 2000 DNS Boot File Can Be Named Boot or Boot.dns (basically what you
did):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;240088
How to move one or more zone files to a new Windows NT DNS server (boot
files too):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;172221
Q280061 - HOW TO Move Windows 2000 DNS Zones to Another Windows 2000-based
Server (mentions how to use boot files):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q280061
Then there's migration method from a BIND server:
Upgrading - Migrating DNS servers from NT4.0, BIND formats that Windows
understands:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/en/server/help/sag_DNS_imp_MigrationIssues.htm
Then there are 3rd party tools as well:
Simple DNS Plus - Windows DNS Server Moving NT4 to W2k or W2k to W2k:
http://www.jhsoft.com/tutor/migrate.htm
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