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How to add a new DC in an existing domain when there is no Windows DNS Server?
- Aug 20, 2021
You should be able to simply add the windows domain controller without integrated DNS role.
Using Linux BIND DNS Servers for Active Directory Domains - Serverlab
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Integrating Windows DNS into an existing DNS namespace - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs
Hello Dave Patrick and thanks for commenting here.
I've read the article and I should mention that they don't want to install the DNS role on any DCs.
They just don't want to deal with multiple types of DNS servers.
The article explains how we can integrate the Windows DNS into an existing BIND system. What I'm looking for is how to add a new domain controller in an existing domain where the DNS is a BIND one (and no Windows DNS exists).
Do you suggest that a Windows DNS server is mandatory to add a new DC in an existing domain?
That is my understanding (from my experience but I never had to deal with other DNS systems).
Thanks.
Dominique
- Dave PatrickAug 19, 2021MVP
Do you suggest that a Windows DNS server is mandatory to add a new DC in an existing domain?
Not mandatory, but recommended and in most cases a much simpler solution.
- DomAnnicetteAug 19, 2021Brass ContributorAgreed. Now, do you have any other tips for me regarding adding a DC with no MS DNS system?
As explained, the current DC does not hold the DNS role and the policy is to not install it at any point in time. I'm stuck with the BIND DNS.
Thank you. 🙂- Dave PatrickAug 19, 2021MVP