We have 3 DNS severs but nslookup for primary domain shows only 2

Question

Hi
We have 3 domain controllers/DNS servers. but when I nslookup the primary domain it shows only 2 DNS servers. for example we have primay domain abc.com. when I nslookup (nslookup abc.com) it returns only 2 servers. why it is not showing 3rd one. need support

Answer 1

Check your settings on a DNS-Server.
Open the DNS-MMC, and right-click your <domain.local> Zone, go to "Properties" and check on tab "Name Servers" if your third/missing DNS-Server is entered.
If the Server is missing, add the server here.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thanks for posting in Q&A platform.

Please kindly share the results of running the following commands for us better understand how does the DNS server was configured on the problematic DC.

Please run the command ipconfig /all on the problematic DC and share the result for us.

Please run Dcdiag /v >c:\dcdiag1.log on the problematic DC and share if there is any error for us further troubleshooting.
Note: since this is a public forum, everyone could view your information, please remove private information that might leak your privacy.

Best Regards,
Sunny

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