Multiple DNS Servers into W2K19 using netsh.

Question

Hi everyone!

How do I add multiple DNS Servers into a Windows Server 2019 core using netsh?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

I did a test in my lab and found that the command netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name=Ethernet address=192.168.0.101 index=1 can be run successfully in my Windows Server 2019 core.

Here is my test result for your reference:

My systeminfo result:

Here is an article for your reference:

Manually install a Server Core installation
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If you still cannot configure the DNS server on your server core, please help to provide related screenshots for further troubleshooting.

Best Regards,
Sunny

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Answer 2

You may need to delete them first
netsh interface ip delete dns "Ethernet" [old DNS ip address]

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Answer 3

Another option is to use PowerShell. Use Get-NetAdapter to find the index
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/scripting/powertip-use-powershell-to-set-primary-and-secondary-dns-server-addresses/

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Answer 4

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Answer 5

Thanks all!

I was using "netsh interface ip" and not "netsh interface ipv4" commands.

MS should remove those old commands, I guess.

Thanks again. :-)