I
> noticed a subfolder under Forward Lookup Zones called "."
> I have not seen this before in other W2k DNS servers.
> What does this mean?
This is the default forward lookup zone. It designates this server as a root
server.
Finally, when
> I right-click on the server name and choose properties, I
> noticed that the "Forwarders" tab is grayed out. What is
> causing this?
The "." (dot) default lookup zone. Delete it and your forwarders will become
available.
hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
"John" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I opened DNS Manager to review the properties of the DNS
> settings on a W2k SP2 server with Active Directory. I
> noticed a subfolder under Forward Lookup Zones called "."
> I have not seen this before in other W2k DNS servers.
> What does this mean? I also noticed under the
> subfolder "." another subfolder carrying the FQDN. On the
> right pane, the server as type "host" was identified.
> However, the IP address associated with the server was
> incorrect. The address belongs to the internal IP address
> for the DSL router located on the LAN. Could this
> discrepancy be the cause of the "." folder? Finally, when
> I right-click on the server name and choose properties, I
> noticed that the "Forwarders" tab is grayed out. What is
> causing this?
>
> Thank you for any suggestions you may have,
>
> John
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