DNS on Windows server 2003

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DNS on Windows Server 2003 is written for both administrators and users. It discusses one of the Internet's functional building blocks: the distributed database that's responsible for translating names into addresses, routing mail to its proper destination, and many other services. Although this book covers the breadth and depth of DNS, drawing on foundational material from O'Reilly's classic DNS and BIND, it focuses on what administrators need to know to run DNS using the Microsoft DNS Server. This book covers integration between DNS and Active Directory, including Active Directory's reliance on DNS, the proper use of application partitions, and how to manage client configuration. While many administrators rely on the DNS console to manage name services, Windows Server 2003 provides new options for managing the DNS server via the command line or through scripts for improved efficiency. Chapter-length treatments of these important topics are included. DNS on Windows Server 2003 addresses the critical issue of DNS security, including details on preventing unauthorized zone transfers, securing dynamic updates, and disabling recursion on delegated name servers. It pays special attention to system tuning, caching, and zone change notification. It also covers such issues as troubleshooting and planning for growth.