DNS Resouces Repository

Presuming, many of you are aware that DNS is the heart of the Active Directory(AD) & without proper DNS infrastructure it is not possible to design and setup good AD design. It is said that before mastering the AD, master DNS first because if you are able to setup DNS design perfectly, you have avoided most of the troubles for your AD.

I was searching for the some DNS information on the Technet & found a very useful link, which points considerable quality of the DNS resources. AT the right side of the page,  you can browse for Top DNS questions , recommendations for top the DNS issues,diagnostics etc. It also contains webcasts & useful videos for better understanding.

It includes resources for 2008 to 2003, tips for diagnosing DNS, designing, implementation etc.

Example

Windows Server 2008 R2 Resources

• What’s New:  What’s New in Windows in DNS in Server 2008 R2
  Includes details about DNSSEC, cache locking, devolution and socket pool.
• Migration:  Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Server Migration Guide
  Best practices for migration from old hardware to new hardware running Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Step by step:  Core Network Guides for Windows Server 2008 R2
  Instructions for planning and deploying the components required for a fully functioning network and a new Active Directory domain in a new forest. Includes DNS, DHCP, NPS, WINS, and TCP/IP. A downloadable version is also available.
• Deployment:  Secure DNS Deployment Guide
  Detailed procedures for configuring and deploying a secure DNS infrastructure using Windows Server 2008 R2, including zones, IPsec, and certificates. Some enhancements to DNS security in Windows Server, such as DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC), are only available with Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Deployment:  DNSSEC PowerShell Scripts
  Six PowerShell scripts to perform key DNS tasks, such as backing up a zone file.
• Product Help:  DNS in Windows Server 2008 R2 Product Help
  Includes a series of essential checklists and procedures.
• Operations:  DNS Server Operations Guide
  Includes best practices and guidance on zones, reverse lookups, client management and more.
• Operations:  DNSSEC PowerShell Scripts
  Six PowerShell scripts to perform key DNS tasks, such as backing up a zone file.
• Troubleshooting:  Troubleshooting DNS
  Troubleshooting info for DNS clients, servers, dynamic updates and zones.
• Technical Reference:  DNS Technical Reference
  Comprehensive technical background. Includes what DNS is, how it works, and related tools and registry entries.

Domain Name System (DNS)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb629410.aspx