White Paper: Windows 2000 DNS White Paper (810733)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

This technical white paper describes the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system Domain Naming System (DNS), including design, implementation, and migration. It discusses how Windows 2000 implements DNS, shows examples of DNS implementations, and describes the architectural criteria that network architects and administrators must consider when they design a DNS namespace for the Active Directory directory service to provide reliable network naming services.

This document includes information about the following topics:
  • DNS Fundamentals.
  • New Features Of The Windows 2000 DNS.
  • Designing A DNS Namespace For The Active Directory.
Note: Although this paper assumes familiarity with DNS, it provides a short overview of DNS basics.
To download this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/plan/w2kdns2.mspx
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/9/2005
Keywords:KB810733 kbAudITPRO
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