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How to add a new DC in an existing domain when there is no Windows DNS Server?
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
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
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.
- Agreed. 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. 🙂- Hello Dave,
As told earlier, I don't want to migrate the DNS server because I won't be able to (te policy of the company is to keep the BIND DNS only).
I'm looking a way to add a new DC in an existing domain when this domain is registered in a BIND DNS and no DNS role exists in the Windows environment.
What we already did is open the firewall ports to allow the traffic between both servers.
Thank you and Thanks to everyone who can help with that.