dns best security practices

emmiller_at_cortdirections.com
Date: 03/24/05 

Date: 24 Mar 2005 09:01:42 -0800

Where should a server that is a Domain Controller, that also host
Active Directory and DNS, be placed on a firewall?

What if that server is the external DNS server?

Should a company have both an external and internal DNS server? If so,
should both of them be Active Directory Domain Controllers?

Relevant Pages

  • RE: NTDS.dit file is currupt
    ... "microsoft" wrote:> We are currently facing a serious problem with one our client server. ... > After rebooting the machine in directory services restore mode, I had> followed the steps below; ntdsutil neither defrag Active Directory Database> nor repair. ... Restart the domain controller. ... Check the integrity of the Active Directory database. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory)
  • Re: NT to W2K3 Migration
    ... How to Upgrade from Windows NT Server 4.0 ... Best Practice Active Directory Design for Managing Windows Networks ... ensure that you have designed a DNS ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: 1 Domain 3 Sites- How do I make sure users login to local/site DC?
    ... Just make sure that the clients use the correct DNS server, ... domain controller for client logon, services, and directory searches, Direct ... Active Directory Sites and Services ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: Migrating NT4 to Windows 2003
    ... Migrating from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 ... How to Upgrade from Windows NT Server 4.0 ... Best Practice Active Directory Design for Managing Windows Networks ... ensure that you have designed a DNS ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: NT Domain to AD migration
    ... Windows 2000/XP always prefer Kerberos authentication, ... Server 2003 Active Directory service, ensure that you have designed a DNS ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)