Cache internet DNS records using Windows 2000 DNS

[Pilot1]

We're close to setting up a new Frame Ckt. Our network consultant recommended that I cache internet dns records locally to try and cut down on local traffic. What do I have to do to start caching. Do I create a . root zone on the server? Will records be cached as users access different internet sites? Intranet domain zone is caching records just fine.

Pilot1

 

[TechWork]

Hi Pilot1,

Please do the following if have not already done so...
- install the DNS service on your Windows 2000 Server
- in the Forward Lookup Zones under your domain name, ensure the "." (dot) zone is deleted BEFORE the next step
- configure the DNS service to use Forwarders (use your ISP's or any other DNS servers for this)
- point your client PCs to the DNS server as the Preferred DNS Server in TCP/IP properties

Yes, your Windows 2000 Server WILL cache DNS requests which will have the effect of reducing name lookup traffic over time.

HTH

YC

 

[Pilot1]

Ok, have already done that. Just wanted to make sure nothing else was required.

Appreciate the answer!! Pilot1