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DNS
Updated: January 21, 2005
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
DNS
Domain Name System (DNS) is the name resolution protocol for TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet. A DNS server hosts the information that enables client computers to resolve memorable, alphanumeric DNS names to the IP addresses that computers use to communicate with each other.
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Before you begin using this computer as a DNS server, see DNS Checklists.
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To find features that have been moved in the Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 family, see New ways to do familiar DNS tasks.
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For tips about using DNS, see DNS best practices.
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For help with specific tasks, see DNS How To....
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For general background information, see DNS Concepts.
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For problem-solving instructions, see Troubleshooting DNS.
