XP DNS Question

D

davis

Hi,

Is it possible to configure XP to use a specific DNS server when a
specific domain name is used?

Example: if host tries to resolve somehost.example.com I want it to
use DNS IP 10.10.10.10, but for all other hosts, I want it to use the
DHCP assigned DNS server.

Purpose: to resolve internal VPN hosts via internal DNS server, but
resolve traditional internet hosts via standard DNS server.
 
R

Robert L [MVP - Networking]

You can try the hosts in c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc. If it is for VPN, it is better to setup WINS for the name resolution. these search results may help,

Name resolution on VPN
Name resolution is big issue in VPN access. If your VPN server doesn't setup correctly or the VPN client can't receive the VPN DNS and WINS settings, ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm - Similar pages

VPN name resolution and browsing
Q: VPN name resolution and browsing. After I successfully connect to the VPN Server remotely, I cannot browse the network, and see other computers and ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/Q&A/vpn1.htm - Similar pages

Name Resolution
Name resolution is big issue in VPN access. If your VPN server doesn't setup correctly ... To assign the DNS and WINS to a VPN client for name resolution, . ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolution.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi,

Is it possible to configure XP to use a specific DNS server when a
specific domain name is used?

Example: if host tries to resolve somehost.example.com I want it to
use DNS IP 10.10.10.10, but for all other hosts, I want it to use the
DHCP assigned DNS server.

Purpose: to resolve internal VPN hosts via internal DNS server, but
resolve traditional internet hosts via standard DNS server.
 

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