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DNS Scavenging Question
Hello All, I have a question I would like to get resolved once and for all. I have DNS entries in out AD DNS that are over a year old. These are not static IP's (they all have a timestamp) and it is ...
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First, you should activate DNS scavenging on all AD integrated DNS zones. Duration settings depend on other network settings like DHCP lease.
Then, activate DNS scavenging on one DNS server only (PDC FSMO by example).
Then, wait until DNS scavenging starts to kick in - by default, after 2 weeks.
Never trigger scavenging manually, it's an excellent way to screw your DNS records.
DNS scavenging works well - if you are patient.
First, you should activate DNS scavenging on all AD integrated DNS zones. Duration settings depend on other network settings like DHCP lease.
Then, activate DNS scavenging on one DNS server only (PDC FSMO by example).
Then, wait until DNS scavenging starts to kick in - by default, after 2 weeks.
Never trigger scavenging manually, it's an excellent way to screw your DNS records.
DNS scavenging works well - if you are patient.