Step-by-Step Setting up DNS Server ( Windows server 2022 )


Step-by-Step Setting up DNS Server


Setting up a DNS server in Windows Server 2022 is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you configure a DNS server on Windows Server 2022:


 Step 1: Install DNS Server Role


1. Open Server Manager:

   Open Server Manager by clicking on the Start button and selecting Server Manager from the menu.


2. Add Roles and Features:

   In Server Manager, click on "Add roles and features."


3. Role-Based or Feature-Based Installation:

   Select "Role-based or feature-based installation" and click Next.


4. Select the Server:

   Choose your server from the server pool and click Next.


5. Select DNS Server:

   In the Roles list, check the box next to "DNS Server." Click Next, then click Install.


Step 2: Configure DNS Server


1. Open DNS Manager:

   After the installation is complete, open DNS Manager from the Tools menu in Server Manager.


2. Configure Forwarders (Optional):

   If you want your DNS server to forward queries it can't resolve locally to an external DNS server, you can configure forwarders.

   - In DNS Manager, right-click on the server name in the left pane.

   - Select Properties.

   - Go to the Forwarders tab.

   - Add the IP addresses of the external DNS servers you want to use.


3. Create DNS Zones:

   - Forward Lookup Zones:** These are used for standard DNS resolution.

     - Right-click on "Forward Lookup Zones" in the left pane.

     - Select "New Zone" to create a new forward lookup zone. Follow the wizard to create zones like "yourdomain.com".

   - Reverse Lookup Zones: These are used for reverse DNS lookup.

     - Right-click on "Reverse Lookup Zones" in the left pane.

     - Select "New Zone" to create a new reverse lookup zone. Follow the wizard to create the reverse lookup zone for your network.


4. Create DNS Records:

   - After creating zones, you can create various DNS records like A (host), CNAME (alias), MX (mail exchange), etc., by right-clicking the zone and selecting the appropriate record type.


Step 3: Test Your DNS Server


1. Test Locally:

   On the server itself, you can open Command Prompt and use commands like `nslookup` or `ping` to test DNS resolution.


   Example:

   



2. Test from Client Machines:

   Ensure that the client machines are configured to use the newly set up DNS server. You can do this manually in the network adapter settings or via DHCP options.


3. Flush DNS Cache (Optional):

   On the client machines, you can flush DNS cache to ensure they are using the updated DNS settings.

   



Your Windows Server 2022 DNS server should now be set up and operational, resolving domain names within your network. Remember to configure your domain registrar with the public IP address of your DNS server if you want it to resolve public domain names.

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