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How to Add a DNS Record to a Domain Controller

Published in DNS Management 3 mins read

Adding a DNS record to your domain controller involves a straightforward process through the domain controller's interface. Here's how you can do it:

Steps to Add a DNS Record

  1. Access Your Domain Controller: Start by logging into your domain controller panel. This is your central control point for managing your network.

  2. Navigate to DNS Settings: Once logged in, look for the "DNS settings". This is often located within an "Advanced settings" section of your controller's interface. The exact wording may vary slightly, but look for any term that refers to "DNS."

  3. Open DNS Records: After finding the DNS settings, you'll need to find the option for "DNS records." This area is where you manage your DNS entries.

  4. Create a New Record: Look for a "Create new record" option. This is the action you use to add new entries.

  5. Select the Record Type: Click on "A record" to add a host address record. This specifies the IP address for the domain name you want to associate. The reference provides this record type as an example. You might need other record types depending on your needs.

  • A Record: Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.
  • Other common record types:
    • AAAA Record: Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address.
    • CNAME Record: Creates an alias for a hostname.
    • MX Record: Specifies the mail servers for a domain.

Example

Let's say you want to create an A record for a host named server1 with the IP address 192.168.1.100. Here is an outline of the process:

  • Sign in to your domain controller.
  • Go to Advanced settings > DNS settings.
  • Navigate to DNS records.
  • Select Create new record.
  • Select the A record type.
  • Fill out the form for the A record, including:
    • Hostname/Name: server1
    • IP Address: 192.168.1.100
  • Save the record.

Considerations

  • Propagation Time: After you add a record, it may take some time (known as propagation time) for the change to become available across the internet.
  • Record Types: Ensure you select the correct DNS record type for your needs.
  • Administrative Privileges: You must have the correct administrative permissions to modify DNS records on a domain controller.

By following these steps, you can effectively add DNS records to your domain controller.

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