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Secondary DNS Server

I have one domain and two Windows 2003 Domain Controllers. One is a Parent DC and the other one is additional domain controller. I have installed DNS on both the Domain Controllers.

When I look into the properites of DNS, the type on both of them shows as "Active-Directory Integrated:". I thought the DNS on the additional DC will be shown as Secondary DNS. But, that is not the case.

Can someone explain if all the DNS Serves in a AD Forest will be shown as "Active Directory Integrated" or can we configure them as Secondary DNS too.

Please advice.

Thanks

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santhoshu

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In a Primary/Secondary setup, Primary has to be running for any change in the DNS to take place. Say, if the primary server crashed, can we promote the secondary server to primary. If yes, can you please let me know how to go about it?

Thanks in advance.

oBdA

If it's a Windows DNS, just right-click the zone and change the type.

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Thanks unluckynelson

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Sorry People, I didn't mean to close this chain... What I meant is to accept the solution... looks like I clicked on the wrong button