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Dear Chris,<br />
thank you very much for your reply.<br />
If you are sure about your answer then I should close the question.<br />
Is it possible to have your answer documented (it is not necessary, but it would be nice to have it)?<br />
Thanks again for the information.<br />
Regards.
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Dear Chris,
thank you very much for your reply.
If you are sure about your answer then I should close the question.
Is it possible to have your answer documented (it is not necessary, but it would be nice to have it)?
Thanks again for the information.
Regards.

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We want to configure a Microsoft DNS Server on Windows 2003 Server, that resides on a DMZ, to do recursion (resolve external domains) only for a specific internal subnet and not for the whole internet (it should not be an open DNS).<br />
We have done this several times on Linux using Bind as DNS Server, but we are not sure if this is even possible on a Microsoft DNS.<br />
Thanks in advance for the help.
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We want to configure a Microsoft DNS Server on Windows 2003 Server, that resides on a DMZ, to do recursion (resolve external domains) only for a specific internal subnet and not for the whole internet (it should not be an open DNS).
We have done this several times on Linux using Bind as DNS Server, but we are not sure if this is even possible on a Microsoft DNS.
Thanks in advance for the help.

Microsoft DNS recursion for specific internal subnets only

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.