Configuring DNS

In the second chapter, we will cover the Domain Name System (DNS) support and server role in the Windows Server 2016 operating system. After implementing IP addressing correctly, we can proceed with the installation of the DNS server role. This chapter explains the DNS installation requirements and proceeds on to more advanced topics that are needed for the DNS to function correctly. These include the configuration of root hints, forwarders, and DNS policies, and the configuration and management of zones and records.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Installing DNS servers
• Configuring DNS servers
• Configuring DNS zones