Hi I dont really know this is a stupid question but if it is please dont be hatin I just needed to know. I would like to know if it is possible to run a server 2008 DNS server without installing Active Directory If possible can anyone explain the procedure?

Hiya, Its possible :) First one states your case and what you need to think about additionally. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771031.aspx Second one states installation of DNS. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725925.aspx

Yes you can run it without installing Active Directory. If your DNS server is not a DC, you can not integrate the DNS service in AD. For more information, have a look to this Microsoft article named "Active Directory-Integrated DNS". This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration

Thanks :D