Understanding DNS
Updated: January 21, 2005
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Understanding DNS
This section covers:
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DNS domain names
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How DNS query works
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Understanding zones and zone transfer
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Reverse lookup
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Understanding forwarders
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Understanding stub zones
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Dynamic update
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Active Directory integration
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DNS zone replication in Active Directory
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DNS requirements for installing Active Directory
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DNS requirements for joining an Active Directory domain
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Understanding aging and scavenging
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Unicode character support
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WINS lookup integration
