How to replicate dns record to a second dns server in domian?
I have my Primary DNS server (DC) installed on a windows 2008 r2 . I installed another windows 2008 r2, and installed DNS on it. I want the second server be a second dns server(backup) How I suppose to do that? ThanksJason
March 12th, 2012 2:33pm

You can follow these steps: Using the Windows interface Open DNS. In the console tree, click the applicable DNS server. Where? DNS/Applicable DNS server On the Action menu, click New Zone. Follow the instructions in the New Zone Wizard. When adding the zone, select Primary zone as the zone type. Make sure you read through the following documents so you actually know what you are doing: DNS Architecture Understanding Zone Types
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March 12th, 2012 2:45pm

It can be a secondary DNS server http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816885%28v=ws.10%29.aspx to create secondary dns zone: To create a secondary zone Open the DNS snap-in. In the console tree, right-click the dns server and click New Zone. In the New Zone Wizard, click Next to continue. On the Zone Type page, select Secondary zone and click Next. Ensure that Forward lookup zone is selected. Click Next. For Zone name, type the DNS name of zone (like example.com), and click Next. In the Master DNS Servers dialog box, enter the IP address of DC. Click Next. Review the settings you defined, and click Finish to close the wizard.
March 12th, 2012 2:45pm

Summary info and steps on how to do this: How to Add a Secondary DNS Server http://www.itgeared.com/articles/1055-how-to-add-secondary-dns-server/Guides and tutorials, visit ITGeared.com.
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March 12th, 2012 3:32pm

Hello, If your other server is not a DC then here you will need to create a secondary DNS zone on this server. How many DCs do you have? If it is just one then I would recommend having at least two DC / DNS / GC servers for high-availability of AD / DNS services and so that you minimize risks of losing your AD domain. In this case, if DNS is installed on the second server, your AD-integrated zones will be replicated and you will have two DNS servers holding primary copies of your domain DNS zones which is the best option. For client computers, don't forget to make them points to more all internal DNS servers as DNS servers. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 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 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Trainer
March 12th, 2012 4:16pm

You can follow these steps: Using the Windows interface Open DNS. In the console tree, click the applicable DNS server. Where? DNS/Applicable DNS server On the Action menu, click New Zone. Follow the instructions in the New Zone Wizard. When adding the zone, select Primary zone as the zone type. Make sure you read through the following documents so you actually know what you are doing: DNS Architecture Understanding Zone Types
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March 12th, 2012 9:37pm

Hello, If your other server is not a DC then here you will need to create a secondary DNS zone on this server. How many DCs do you have? If it is just one then I would recommend having at least two DC / DNS / GC servers for high-availability of AD / DNS services and so that you minimize risks of losing your AD domain. In this case, if DNS is installed on the second server, your AD-integrated zones will be replicated and you will have two DNS servers holding primary copies of your domain DNS zones which is the best option. For client computers, don't forget to make them points to more all internal DNS servers as DNS servers. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 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 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Trainer
March 12th, 2012 11:08pm

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