Installing DNS on a future W2K3-DC

[cabetcove]

Hi guys,
A).
we are about to install DNS on our Windows Server 2003 which still is a member server of our old NT-Domain but which is going to be promoted to the 1st DomainController of a new Win 2003 domain shortly.

Is there anything we have to take into account when installing this DNS-server ?
Can we just use the Wizard and install it and later add ActiveDirectory to it ?
I was told we need a DDNS-Server - is the default DNS-Server which W2K3 installs a DDNS-Server ?
B).
Do you know if there are any complications if we use a second DNS-Server (under NT) which also is a primary DNS-Server ?
Any hint is appreciated. Thanks.
Thorsten

 

[Alexicon]

Hi. Windows DNS is Dynamic DNS, however it only becomes dynamic when Automatic Updates is turned on (i.e. when AD replicates the DNS info between DC's). I would make the 2003 box your primary DNS server and use the NT box as a secondary. However, the NT would need to be a pull partner and a the 2003 a push partner to ensure the records correspond. Easiest thing is remove the DNS service from NT and use the 2003 for DNS and when you upgrade or install a new DC, turn on Automatic updates, and all DNS info will be replicated.

Hope this helps.
Alex
MCP, MCSA, MCSE