5.2. Microsoft Domain Name Services

Windows Server 2008 includes the Microsoft Domain Name Services (DNS) service, which you can use to set up and manage a Windows Server 2008 DNS server. As with other services, Windows Server 2008 provides a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to enable you to manage DNS servers, zones, and resource records. The previous sections of the chapter explain the concepts behind the DNS service. The following sections focus on installing and configuring DNS and setting up zones and domains.

5.2.1. Installing DNS

You can install DNS through the Add or Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel. Open the Add or Remove Programs applet and in the Add or Remove Programs window that appears, click Add/Remove Windows Components. Double-click Networking Services or select the item and click Details. Select Domain Name System (DNS) and click OK. Follow the remaining prompts to complete installation of the software.