New Server Question

[shannanl]

I just installed a new 2003 server. I set it up as a DNS server. I want to point all my clients to the new DNS server, promote it to primary and disconnect the old 2000 server. Its working fine so far but I don't want to physically have to touch every client and change the DNS i.p. address. Can you do this in group policy?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Shannan

 

[meastaugh1]

Are you running DHCP? If so you can do it from there.

 

[shannanl]

No we run static i.p. addresses (192.168.0.XXX).

Shannan

 

[krymat]

DHCP will make your life much easier when dns servers change or IP segments change, use Reservations for IPs that need to be static. (servers, printers, switches...)

 

[shannanl]

I agree. Unfortunatly I can't make that call here but I agree.

Thanks,

Shannan

 

[krymat]

depending on number of workstation you may just want to bite the bullet or maybe check into a login script that can change the dns servers for you.

 

[aftertaf]

why not give your new DNS Server a 2nd IP address ?? on the same network card
(lazy shrotcut )

Aftertaf (david)