how to register non-active directory computer in a active directory integrated DNS server

Hi,
I have a windows 2003 server active directory with 3 DCs being also DNS
servers.

They have a forward lookup zone integrated with AD, an two reverse lookup
zones also integrated with AD, all of them synchronized.

Whenever I try to register a non-AD Computer, I found a new entry in the
reverse lookup zone but not in the forward lookup zone.

If later on I try to find this computer, e.g. by nslookup, DNS server can't
find it.

What should I do? Do I need to add a new forward zone?, if so, Which kind of
zone should I add?

Thank you very much.

David Fernandez.

On the workgroup computers verify that you have the dns suffix set to what
zone you expect them to register in. My guess is you are missing this, once
complete, reboot and try registering again (If needed).

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc959611.aspx

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"David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I have a windows 2003 server active directory with 3 DCs being also DNS
> servers.
>
> They have a forward lookup zone integrated with AD, an two reverse lookup
> zones also integrated with AD, all of them synchronized.
>
> Whenever I try to register a non-AD Computer, I found a new entry in the
> reverse lookup zone but not in the forward lookup zone.
>
> If later on I try to find this computer, e.g. by nslookup, DNS server
> can't find it.
>
> What should I do? Do I need to add a new forward zone?, if so, Which kind
> of zone should I add?
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> David Fernandez.
>

"Paul Bergson [MVP-DS]" <pbbergs@no_spammsn.com> wrote in message
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> On the workgroup computers verify that you have the dns suffix set to what
> zone you expect them to register in. My guess is you are missing this,
> once complete, reboot and try registering again (If needed).
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc959611.aspx
>

That would be my guess, too! The Primary DNS Suffix is either missing or
doesn't match the zone name in DNS.

I may also add, for David to make sure only the internal DNS addresses are
set in IP properties. That appears to be evident that the reverse is
registering, but just wanted to point that out.

Cheers!


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Thank you for your answer.

That was right, it wasn't specified.

Just another question, can't it be applied by DHCP server like DNS Suffix
and NetBIOS computer name?

thank you very much


"Paul Bergson [MVP-DS]" <pbbergs@no_spammsn.com> escribió en el mensaje
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> On the workgroup computers verify that you have the dns suffix set to what
> zone you expect them to register in. My guess is you are missing this,
> once complete, reboot and try registering again (If needed).
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc959611.aspx
>
> --
> Paul Bergson
> MVP - Directory Services
> MCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
> 2008, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4
> Microsoft's Thrive IT Pro of the Month - June 2009
>
> http://www.pbbergs.com
>
> Please no e-mails, any questions should be posted in the NewsGroup This
> posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> "David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OqYrRydNKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>> I have a windows 2003 server active directory with 3 DCs being also DNS
>> servers.
>>
>> They have a forward lookup zone integrated with AD, an two reverse lookup
>> zones also integrated with AD, all of them synchronized.
>>
>> Whenever I try to register a non-AD Computer, I found a new entry in the
>> reverse lookup zone but not in the forward lookup zone.
>>
>> If later on I try to find this computer, e.g. by nslookup, DNS server
>> can't find it.
>>
>> What should I do? Do I need to add a new forward zone?, if so, Which kind
>> of zone should I add?
>>
>> Thank you very much.
>>
>> David Fernandez.
>>
>
>

"David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%235opsugNKHA.4580@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Thank you for your answer.
>
> That was right, it wasn't specified.
>
> Just another question, can't it be applied by DHCP server like DNS Suffix
> and NetBIOS computer name?
>
> thank you very much
>

The Primary DNS Suffix can be changed by going into Computer Properties,
Computer name section. That is a system based setting.

DHCP Option 015 doesn't exactly change the Primary DNS Suffix, rather it
provides the ability to change the Connection Specific Suffix. But yes, that
will work.

Ace

I was afraid it would be like that, I'll do it manually.

Thank you very much.

"Ace Fekay [MCT]" <aceman@mvps.RemoveThisPart.org> escribió en el mensaje
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> "David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%235opsugNKHA.4580@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
>> Thank you for your answer.
>>
>> That was right, it wasn't specified.
>>
>> Just another question, can't it be applied by DHCP server like DNS Suffix
>> and NetBIOS computer name?
>>
>> thank you very much
>>
>
> The Primary DNS Suffix can be changed by going into Computer Properties,
> Computer name section. That is a system based setting.
>
> DHCP Option 015 doesn't exactly change the Primary DNS Suffix, rather it
> provides the ability to change the Connection Specific Suffix. But yes,
> that will work.
>
> Ace

"David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I was afraid it would be like that, I'll do it manually.
>
> Thank you very much.


You are welcome!

You can also script the change. I'm not that great at scripting, but as an
FYI, the Primary DNS Suffix setting reg key you want to look for is:

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP\Parameters\NV Domain

The vbscript would probably be something like:

SET WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WSHShell.RegWrite
"HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP\Parameters\NV Domain",
"doman.local", "REG_SZ"

But you will have to test it, of course! Then you can copy it to C: drive
from your workstation, then use PSEXEC to run it remotely, as well as using
shutdown.exe to force a restart on that machine, or you can add a restart
command in the script.

Maybe one of the scripting gurus, such as Joe or Richard (if they are
monitoring this thread), can better help with this part to automate the
whole thing for you.

Ace

I'll take a look

thank you very much for your answers

"Ace Fekay [MCT]" <aceman@mvps.RemoveThisPart.org> escribió en el mensaje
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> "David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ukYJ5KqNKHA.3192@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I was afraid it would be like that, I'll do it manually.
>>
>> Thank you very much.
>
>
> You are welcome!
>
> You can also script the change. I'm not that great at scripting, but as an
> FYI, the Primary DNS Suffix setting reg key you want to look for is:
>
> HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP\Parameters\NV Domain
>
> The vbscript would probably be something like:
>
> SET WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
> WSHShell.RegWrite
> "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP\Parameters\NV Domain",
> "doman.local", "REG_SZ"
>
> But you will have to test it, of course! Then you can copy it to C: drive
> from your workstation, then use PSEXEC to run it remotely, as well as
> using shutdown.exe to force a restart on that machine, or you can add a
> restart command in the script.
>
> Maybe one of the scripting gurus, such as Joe or Richard (if they are
> monitoring this thread), can better help with this part to automate the
> whole thing for you.
>
> Ace
>
>
>
>

"David" <ave_int@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'll take a look
>
> thank you very much for your answers


You are welcome.

Ace