New architecture Windows 2022

André Borgeld 431 Reputation points
2023-05-16T06:21:02.8733333+00:00

We have some issues with decisions in the past.

Just to give you an idea:

DC's with DNS role, DHCP role and DFS namespaces.

Now I want to separate this, but I have one final question:

Can DNS be on the same server as a DHCP server. I think the best practice is no. But can it be problematic, those two processes?

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Windows DHCP
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
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  1. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2023-05-16T06:45:02.5+00:00

    If DNS and DHCP services are on the same server, that is not a problem. If these are on different machines, it could be that you have an IP address conflict in which case you must change the IP of one of your servers.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-05-16T18:45:54.2333333+00:00

    Active directory integrated DNS should always be on same instance as domain controller. Put the other roles on other virtual machines.

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