Re: DNS and active directory

"Jamie" <Jamie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have a server problem and I think it is DNS related.

I can resolve external addresses, but I cannot resolve any internal
computers on my network, I think this is a dns misconfiguration.

at one stage none of the network clients could see the DC as they could
not
resolve its network address.

I am sure this is a simple fix, any ideas?

Yes, it is likely due to one of two VERY CLOSELY related
client DNS configuration problems.

On the CLIENT NIC->IP Properties you must use STRICTLY
the (internal) DNS Server (set) which can resolve ALL internal,
and external, names for the client.

You must NOT mix the "external" DNS into those settings.

DNS clients assumed that EVERY DNS server they use will
return ALL (and correct) names they query.

(Remember that DNS servers and DCs are also DNS clients
themselves.)


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Thanks
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Jamie Campbell



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