1.11. Windows Server 2008 for Resolutions Services

The following sections describe what you need to create a plan to prepare and configure your server by using DNS, WINS, and DHCP. These sections focus on decisions that you must make for a complete Windows Server 2008 installation.

1.11.1. DNS

Before you begin using DNS on your network, decide on a plan for your DNS domain namespace. Coming up with a namespace plan involves making some decisions about how you intend to use DNS naming and what goals you are trying to accomplish by using DNS. Some questions that you may have at this stage include the following: