How do I manually set up a domain name?

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Applies To: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

If you choose this option, the server does not monitor or maintain your domain name, and it does not alert you if there is a configuration issue. You might also consider this option if any of the following is true:

  • No partner domain name providers are listed for your country or region.

  • The partner domain providers listed do not support your domain name extension.

  • You have an existing domain name from a domain name provider that is not currently a partner, and you do not want to transfer that domain name to a Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials supported domain name provider.

  • The wizard does not list the domain name extension that you want to use, but the extension is available from a domain name provider that is not currently a partner.

If you choose to set up your domain name manually, you must import a trusted certificate when the wizard prompts you. If you do not have a trusted certificate, you can obtain one from one of the suggested domain name providers listed in the wizard, or purchase one from the trusted provider of your choice.

For more information about a trusted certificate, contact your domain name provider.

When you purchase your domain name, you might also consider purchasing Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service from your domain name service provider. DDNS is a service that lets anyone on the Internet gain access to resources on a local network when the IP address of that network is constantly changing. Or you can purchase a static IP address from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to assure that your IP address does not change.