Proper way to set up DNS Server in a Windows Environment

[JP]

We have just one Windows 2000 server in a small office. I set up the AD and
have DNS server configured on the server. But all my clients have their DNS
server addresses pointing to my ISP. They need an LMHOSTS entry to be
validated.

I have tried to change the DNS server addresses on the clients so that they
point to my W2K server. But then they have trouble resolving Internet
domain names. I tried to set up forwarders but they are greyed out. MS KB
said I could not set up forwarders if the DNS server is a root server.

Then how can I set it up properly so that my clients do not have to use
LMHOSTS but are able to resolve domain names on the Internet.

TIA

 

[Kevin D. Goodknecht]

In

We have just one Windows 2000 server in a small office. I set up the
AD and have DNS server configured on the server. But all my clients
have their DNS server addresses pointing to my ISP. They need an
LMHOSTS entry to be validated.

I have tried to change the DNS server addresses on the clients so
that they point to my W2K server. But then they have trouble
resolving Internet domain names. I tried to set up forwarders but
they are greyed out. MS KB said I could not set up forwarders if the
DNS server is a root server.

The reason forwarders is greyed out is because there is a root "." Forward
Lookup zone DELETE that zone and refresh the DNS console (or close it and
re-open it) this will also enable Root Hints but you can optionally define
your ISP's DNS as forwarders, then point all machines to the DC ONLY for
DNS.
Read Starting at step 3:
300202 - HOW TO Configure DNS for Internet Access in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300202&FR=1

 

[JP]

It works. Thanks so much for your quick response.

Cheers,

Joe

 

[Kevin D. Goodknecht]

In

It works. Thanks so much for your quick response.

Cheers,

You are very much welcome I'm glad to have been of assistance.