DNS HELP 2! 1

[djpic]

I need to solve this problem ASAP. I have posted this question before on this forum, got some responces but none of them gave me a complete solution.

I am running Windows Server 2003 Small Business Ed. and using it as a DNS and web server (later plan on using it for a mail server as well). Right now, the domain uptechusa.net is being used as the domain and ns1.uptechusa.net is the name of the DNS server. It is hard to explain everything all over again, so here is the thread that I posted before:

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1201744&page=1

Basically, the point I am at now is that the DNS server keeps changing the DNS entry for ns1.uptechusa.net from the remote ip address to the local IP address found on the server.

the remote IP is: 65.40.8.203
local ip is: 192.188.66.20

when I manually change the ns1.uptechusa.net value to 65.40.8.203....everything works perfectly! but within 3 to 5 mins. the server changes back to 192.188.66.20! I also tried something else. I connected the server directly to the DSL modem and set the proper IP settings. It works without a problem and never changes the IP. Please help with this issue...thanks to all that reply.

 

[ScottCr]

If you look at the properties of the network adapter, then the properties of TCP/IP. Then click advanced, and onto the DNS tab. There is a tickbox at the bottom that says do not register this connection in DNS.

This will solve your problem. However, if you do this and your DNS Server has only your external address, how will your client machines find your SBS box? Do you have a 2nd DNS Server for internal use?

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

I uncheck the box, so far looks like it is working. The server is the only DNS server. I am not using it for a windows based domain (active directory); so there is no need for internal clients to have access because there is not any. The whole purpose is for web server and DNS server then later an exchange server for the domains hosted on the system.

 

[ScottCr]

In that case it should be okay.

Shout if this doesn't resolve it.

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

It didn't work. Still getting the same thing....it changes back to 192.188.66.20 after a few mins.

 

[djpic]

Ok, I just don't get this. I changed it again and it is now not changing back. It seems to be taking a little longer maybe for it to change back. Not sure; I am going to let it sit for a bit and get back to you if it changes again, ok?

 

[ScottCr]

Okay this might do it.

Open the DNS MMC, right click on the zone and choose properties. Then under the dynamic update section choose none.

Then re-add the correct dns entry for your server.

Hope this works.

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

none" is already selected from a solution before. It just changed the entry again to 192.188.66.20. It does seem to be keeping the entry active longer than before. Any more ideas?

 

[ScottCr]

Is this an active directory integrated zone or a primary zone?

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

Type: Active Directory-Integrated

 

[ScottCr]

Not sure if this is possible but can you change it to be a primary zone?

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

It is already set as primary.

 

[ScottCr]

you said it was active directory integrated???

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[djpic]

It is primary. Selected primary....looks like it is already set to primary but in the properties it says active directroy integrated.

 

[djpic]

It looks like the DNS is working even though the IP address of the ns1.uptechusa.net is changing to 192.188.66.20. If you go to relicsinorlando.org, auigroup.com which are hosted on that server and are using the DNS server ns1.uptechusa.net. It was not doing that earlier. Could some please comfirm this.

 

[djpic]

Ok, it is working fine now. Even the exchange server is running correctly for the uptechusa.net domain. Thanks for all the help.