Chapter 7 - Create a New Zone Wizard (DNS)

Abstract

The Domain Name Service (DNS) Manager (DNS snap-in) allows one to configure and manage DNS in Windows 2000. Before using DNS, however, one needs to create a forward lookup zone. Additionally, one can also create a reverse lookup zone. Using the Create New Zone Wizard, one can create forward lookup zones and reverse lookup zones. A forward lookup zone resolves names to IP addresses, whereas a reverse lookup zone resolves IP addresses to names. The wizard allows the creation of a forward lookup or reverse lookup zone based on three types: Active Directory-integrated, standard primary, and standard secondary. Choosing to create an Active Directory-integrated zone is the preferred method in Windows 2000, primarily because of the secure, dynamic, and integrated features that this method provides. After selecting the type of zone, one needs to provide a name for the zone. Choosing to create an Active Directory-integrated zone will cause the zone name to be integrated within Active Directory. On the other hand, a standard zone will create a file based on the name entered. The Create New Zone Wizard configures the DNS service by creating the new zones; however, the DNS Manager can be used to add additional resource records, as well as configure the dynamic properties of DNS.