We need to add an additional dns server ip address to all client pc's. The option that is available in group policy at Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Network > DNS Client, works only for windows XP. Is there any other group policy setting through which we can configure it for win 7 clients as well.

Hello Avinash, You may create a script to add it. netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="#" address=192.168.100.2 index=2 Brent Hu,Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi Brent, thanks for your replay, is it possible without script? is there any other group policy options?

Hello Avinash, As far as I know, it is impossible by GPO other option. I suggest you configure dns settings on the DHCP server. Brent Hu, Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”

Dear Avinas, We an update or edit the Group Policy settings of Server which can support for Latest version of Client operating sytem. Using ADM templates can be edited on Windows XP or Server 2003. Use the following Articles http://microsoftblog.globalknowledge.com/2010/03/16/how-to-support-windows-7-group-policy-settings-using-only-windows-server-2003-domain-controllers/ http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=92759d4b-7112-4b6c-ad4a-bbf3802a5c9b&displaylang=en use this link to download ADM template file for Windows Server 2003 Use the procedure for Adding ADM template files to that--- http://www.petri.co.il/adding_new_administrative_templates_to_gpo.htm Hope this will you, revert back for more updation MCT,MCSE,MCSA,MCTS, Server Administrator

In this instance you may wish to modify the DHCP server configuration to add the DNS server. This setting is likely not in Group Policy because group policies can easily span subnets or multiple sites, where you may wish to have different DNS servers used, thus the functionality is reserved for DHCP. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc958941.aspx -- Mike Burr

The syntax that worked for me is as follows: netsh dnsclient add dnsservers "Local Area Connection" 10.1.2.5 index=1