Aug 18 2021 06:01 AM - edited Aug 18 2021 06:01 AM
Hi,
We have an AD Domain Controller which uses a linux-based DNS servers.
We now need to add a new DC in this existing domain.
The problem is when I try to add this new DC I have the following message: "An Active Directory domain controller for the domain "xxx" could not be contacted.
As DNS servers, I used the linux DNS (just like the first DC).
The existing DC does not have the DNS service installed.
For what I know, a DNS service is required on a DC to allow the domain to be joined.
Can you please help on this?
Thanks.
Aug 18 2021 11:43 AM
You can follow along here.
Integrating Windows DNS into an existing DNS namespace - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs
Aug 18 2021 11:36 PM
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
Aug 19 2021 05:41 AM
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.
Aug 19 2021 05:54 AM
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Aug 20 2021 06:15 AM
SolutionYou should be able to simply add the windows domain controller without integrated DNS role.
Using Linux BIND DNS Servers for Active Directory Domains - Serverlab
Aug 24 2021 07:29 AM
Aug 24 2021 07:43 AM
Glad to hear of success, you're welcome.
Aug 20 2021 06:15 AM
SolutionYou should be able to simply add the windows domain controller without integrated DNS role.
Using Linux BIND DNS Servers for Active Directory Domains - Serverlab