MS best practise for DNS configuration on 2 DCs

Ramdhonee Tarun 21 Reputation points
2022-01-12T12:17:45.137+00:00

Hello,

We currently have 2 DC having DNS configured as well on both servers.
Both servers OS : Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard.

I wanted to know what is microsoft best practise in terms of DNS (primary and secondary) configurations for both DC ?

Thank you

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,356 Reputation points
    2022-01-12T21:21:18.177+00:00

    Hello anonymous user

    The best practice concerning the DNS replication and availability in a Domain would be:

    Server A:
    Primary DNS: pointing to itself
    Secondary DNS: Pointing to Server B

    Server B:
    Primary DNS: pointing to itself
    Secondary DNS: pointing to Server A

    Hope this helps with your query,

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2022-01-12T13:59:01.353+00:00

    Each domain controller should have own static ip address plus loopback address listed for DNS. Optionally add other DC's as well. Read on here for more.
    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ask-the-directory-services-team/new-dns-and-ad-ds-bpa-8217-s-released-or-the-most-accurate-list/ba-p/398076

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