Chapter 13. Establishing a Solid Infrastructure Foundation

In this Chapter

The Domain Name System (DNS) In Depth

Configuring DNS to Point to Itself

Using Resource Records in a Windows 2003 Environment

Establishing and Implementing DNS Zones

Creating Zone Transfers in DNS

Understanding the Importance of DNS Queries

DNS Maintenance, Updates, and Scavenging

Troubleshooting DNS

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) In Depth

DHCP Changes in Windows Server 2003

Installing DHCP and Creating New Scopes

Creating DHCP Redundancy

Advanced DHCP Concepts

Optimizing DHCP Through Proper Maintenance

Securing a DHCP Implementation

Installing and Configuring WINS

WINS Planning, Migrating, and Maintenance

BEST PRACTICES

Make Any DNS Implementation Compliant

When Enabling Dynamic Updates to Be Accepted by Your DNS Server

Segment Available IP Addresses

Maintenance Schedules

When implementing or migrating to a new Windows Server 2003 environment, the architects of the network frequently focus on the Active Directory model. As found through experience in the field, the infrastructure of the network that includes DNS, DHCP, and domain controllers sets the proper foundation for a solid AD implementation. The functionality of core network services is critical in a networking environment, and a good deal of thought should be put into their design, administration, and functional requirements. This chapter drills down into the key aspects of the networking services and the best practice design and configuration information for optimizing the success of the network configuration.