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How to create DNS host record for a non-domain computer in DMZ?

I have a single computer inside a DMZ. I want to create a dns record so that we can RDC into the server, or browse to it, without using the IP address. My DNS servers are domain controllers for a Server 2008 AD domain.

When I try to create a new "host" the DNS manager console automaticaly fills in the FQDN. I need a host record that is outside of our domain for a server that is the single member of a workgroup.

Do I need a new Zone?
Do I need some other type of record?

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Lynn Huff

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Thanks for that information! I did as you suggested, but I still can't browse to the shares on that server with the DNS name. I can browse to them by the ip address.

Maybe AD needs time to replicate?

qbakies

Do an ipconfig /flushdns from the machine you are trying to connect from to ensure it has the latest DNS from the server.

Lynn Huff

ASKER

DUH........ I feel stupid. Thanks for the help. Everything is working as needed now!

qbakies

Glad to help and I wish they were all this easy.

kamon76

I would like to add to this question, even though it is an older entry.

I have the same request however, my DMZ servers have a different IP scheme which prevents me from creating a PTR record.
Can I simply create an additional primary reverse lookup zone with the Network ID I use in the DMZ and then create the PTR record? Or is there more to it?

Thanks!