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Computer configuration in a Domain environment

Hello,

If my computer belongs to a domain (Active Directory) do I need to set up type in the local computer the IP address for a DNS and Wins server?

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Forrest Burris

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Addihul,

Thank you! I am using DHCP so then I will not need to set up the DNS and Wins - that's nice! Can you please tell me where I can find a official paper supporting your stament. I will need it when I present this proposal to my boss!

Thanks again!

Lee W, MVP

What are you doing? Why not give some context to your question?

Your systems will ABSOLUTELY need DNS... the question is, do you assign it via DHCP or statically? If you use Exchange 2003 or 2000 then you will need WINS as well. (Exchange 2007 does not need it) - UNLESS you only have one subnet, in which case WINS is unnecessary (WINS permits network browsing across subnets - with only one subnet there's no need).

drchristophe

This is a link for setting up DHCP services on a 2K3 box

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/DHCP_Server_Windows_2003.html

This is a link for setting up DNS services on a 2K3 box

http://www.petri.co.il/install_and_configure_windows_2003_dns_server.htm

Please remember to save yourself work you do not need WINS if you are using 2K, 2K3 servers and 2K, XP, Vista clients and have no need for legacy applications.

Lee W, MVP

NOT TRUE. Exchange Server 2003 still requires WINS, regardless of what the clients are running.
Please Reference:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837391

drchristophe

Intresting point leew??

I have 8 Exchange 2003 servers for 32000 users over 125 sites and we are not using WINS.

Seems to work fine. I have spoke to a MS Preimer support engineer and he told me event though it is best practice it is not essential.

Thanks