Will DNS forwarder solve the problem? 1

[Drexler1982]

Hi

A quick description of my problem:

We have two domains onsite, one is the commercial domain and the second is the production domain.

We have issues resolving DNS names from the commercial domain to the production domain because there is an internet domain registered with the same name.

Will adding a conditional forwarder in the commercial domain pointing to the production DNS server solve the problem.

Both DNS servers are active directory integrated and we have a oneway trust from the production domain to the commercial domain.

 

[PeterHurst]

If I read that correctly then yes it should solve that problem but will break access to the internet domain.

 

[Drexler1982]

Thanks PeterHurst.

The internet domain does not have any relevance to the business so we do not mind breaking the access to the internet domain.

Another thing, we've got a couple of sites around the world, would you think it best practise to add the forwarder on the local site DNS servers or on our Tier 2 DNS servers.

I believe locally would be the best solution as we would not run into any problems if the link between the sites drop.

Your opinion?

 

[PeterHurst]

Hi Drexler

I'd do as you suggest - for exactly the reasons you suggest. Personally I hate the term "best practice", so many consultants use it to justify their fee's!!