Deploying and Configuring the DNS Service
This lab contains the following exercises and activities:
Exercise 12.1
Lab Challenge
Exercise 12.2
Exercise 12.3
Exercise 12.4
Lab Challenge
Designing a DNS Namespace
Remote DNS Administration
Creating a DNS Zone
Creating DNS Domains
Creating DNS Resource Records
Using Reverse Name Resolution
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The lab environment consists of computers connected to a local area network, along with a server that functions as the domain controller for a domain called adatum.com. The computers required for this lab are listed in Table 12-1.
Table 12-1
Computers Required for Lab 12
Computer
Operating System
Computer Name
Domain controller
Windows Server 2012
SVR-DC-A
Member server
Windows Server 2012
SVR-MBR-B
Member server
Windows Server 2012
SVR-MBR-C
In addition to the computers, you also require the software listed in Table 12-2 to complete Lab 12.
Table 12-2
Software Required for Lab 12
Software
Location
Lab 12 student worksheet
Lab12_worksheet.docx (provided by instructor)
Working with Lab Worksheets
Each lab in this manual requires that you answer questions, take screen shots, and perform other activities that you will document in a worksheet named for the lab, such as Lab12_worksheet.docx. It is recommended that you use a USB flash drive to store your worksheets, so you can submit them to your instructor for review. As you perform the exercises in each lab, open the appropriate worksheet file, fill in the required information, and save the file to your flash drive.
After completing this lab, you will be able to:
Design a DNS namespace
Configure remote DNS administration
Create and manage DNS zones, domains, and resource records
Configure reverse name resolution
Estimated lab time: 90 minutes
Exercise 12.1
Designing a DNS Namespace
Overview
Your firm is launching a new division, which will have its own DNS namespace, and your first task is to design that namespace by