Determining Internet Status

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

If you want devices outside your private network to be able to resolve names belonging to your internal namespace, your IP addresses and DNS domain names must be registered with an Internet registration authority (Internet registrar). Internet registrars are organizations that are responsible for:

  • Assigning IP addresses.

  • Registering DNS domain names.

  • Keeping public records of registered IP addresses and domain names.

If your network is currently or will be connected to the Internet, you must ensure that the domain name of your organization is valid and registered to you.