Windows Server 2019: Install DNS Server

Introduction

Setting up a Domain Name System (DNS) server on Windows Server 2019 is essential for managing domain name resolution within your network. DNS translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, enabling seamless communication between devices. This guide provides an overview of installing and configuring a DNS server on Windows Server 2019, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.

Overview Install DNS Server Add Forward Lookup Zone Add Reverse Lookup Zone Add A/PTR Record Verify Resolving Add MX Record Add CNAME Record Configure Secondary Zone Configure Stub Zone Set Forwarder Set Conditional Forwarder

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• Introduction
• Install DNS Server
• Add Forward Lookup Zone
• Add Reverse Lookup Zone
• Add A/PTR Record
• Verify Resolving
• Add MX Record
• Add CNAME Record
• Configure Secondary Zone
• Configure Stub Zone
• Set Forwarder
• Set Conditional Forwarder

Overview

What

A Domain Name System (DNS) server is a crucial component of network infrastructure that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses (such as 192.168.1.1), allowing users to access websites and services easily.

Who

DNS servers are used by everyone who accesses the internet. They are managed by network administrators, IT professionals, and internet service providers (ISPs) to ensure smooth and efficient operation of network services.

Where

DNS servers are deployed in data centers, offices, and within cloud environments. They serve both local networks (intranet) and the broader internet (extranet).

When

DNS servers are constantly in use, every time a user types a web address or uses an internet service. The setup and configuration typically occur during network infrastructure deployment and maintenance.

Why

DNS servers simplify the user experience by allowing the use of memorable domain names instead of complex IP addresses. They ensure efficient routing of internet traffic and play a crucial role in maintaining network security and performance.

Pros	Cons
Simplifies internet navigation.	Misconfigurations can lead to downtime or security vulnerabilities.
Enhances user experience.	Requires ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
Improves network efficiency and performance.

How

Setup	Install the DNS server software on a dedicated server or use a managed DNS service.
Configuration	Define the DNS zones, create records for domain names, and set up forwarders for external DNS resolution.
Maintenance	Regularly update and monitor the DNS server to ensure its reliability and security.

Consequences

Positive	Simplifies internet navigation, enhances user experience, and improves network efficiency and performance.
Negative	Misconfigurations can lead to downtime or security vulnerabilities, and it requires ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Conclusion

A DNS server is essential for translating domain names into IP addresses, making internet navigation seamless. Proper setup, configuration, and maintenance are critical to leveraging its full benefits and ensuring network reliability.

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Install DNS Server

Configure DNS Server to provide feature of resolving Hostname or IP Address.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Step [1]Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Install DNS Server.

        
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# install DNS with admin tools
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Install-WindowsFeature DNS -IncludeManagementTools 

Success Restart Needed Exit Code      Feature Result
------- -------------- ---------      --------------
True    Yes            SuccessRest... {DNS Server, ...
WARNING: You must restart this server to finish the installation process.

# restart computer to apply changes
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Restart-Computer -Force
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Step [2]Run Server Manager and Click [Add roles and features].

Step [3]Click [Next] button.

Step [4]Select [Role-based or feature-based installation].

Step [5]Select a Host which you'd like to add services.

Step [6]Check a box [DNS Server].

Step [7] Addtional features are required to add DNS Server. Click [Add Features] button and then Click [Next] button.

Step [8]Click [Next] button.

Step [9]Click [Next] button.

Step [10]Click [Install] button.

Step [11]After finishing Installation, click [Close] button.

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Add Forward Lookup Zone

Configure DNS Server to Add Forward lookup Zone.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, Add Forward lookup Zone with settings of Zone-Name [bizantum.local], Zone-File [bizantum.local.dns]. Generally, set your domain name or portion of domain name for this Zone-Name.

        
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PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerPrimaryZone -Name "bizantum.local" -ZoneFile "bizantum.local.dns" -DynamicUpdate None -PassThru 

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
bizantum.local                      Primary         False           False           False                False

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerZone 

# [bizantum.local] has been added
ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.in-addr.arpa                      Primary         True            False           True                 False
127.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
255.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
bizantum.local                      Primary         False           False           False                False
TrustAnchors                        Primary         False           False           False                False

# if remove it, run like follows
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-DnsServerZone "bizantum.local" -PassThru 

Confirm
[Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"): Y

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
bizantum.local                      Primary         False           False           False                False
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS].

Step [3]Select own Hostname on the left pane and right-click the own Hostname to show menu on the left pane, then select [New Zone...].

Step [4]Click [Next] button.

Step [5]Check a box [Primary zone] and click [Next] button.

Step [6]Check a box [Forward lookup Zone] and click [Next] button.

Step [7]Input Zone name. As the description on the screen-shot below, set domain name or portion of domain name for this zone name.

Step [8]Set zone-file-name and click [Next] button. It's OK to keep default for zone-file-name.

Step [9]Click [Next] button with keeping default.

Step [10]Click [Finish] button.

Step [11]A new zone has been created under the Forward lookup Zone.

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Add Reverse Lookup Zone

Configure DNS Server to Add Reverse lookup Zone.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, Add Reverse lookup Zone with settings of network [10.0.0.0/24], Zone-File [0.0.10.in-addr.arpa.dns].

        
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PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerPrimaryZone -NetworkID 10.0.0.0/24 -ZoneFile "0.0.10.in-addr.arpa.dns" -DynamicUpdate None -PassThru 

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.0.10.in-addr.arpa                 Primary         False           False           True                 False

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerZone 

# [0.0.10.in-addr.arpa] has beed added
ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.0.10.in-addr.arpa                 Primary         False           False           True                 False
0.in-addr.arpa                      Primary         True            False           True                 False
127.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
255.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
bizantum.local                      Primary         False           False           False                False
TrustAnchors                        Primary         False           False           False                False

# if remove it, run like follows
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-DnsServerZone "0.0.10.in-addr.arpa" -PassThru 

Confirm
[Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"): Y

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.0.10.in-addr.arpa                 Primary         False           False           True                 False
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS].

Step [3]Select own Hostname on the left pane and right-click the own Hostname to show menu on the left pane, then select [New Zone...].

Step [4]Click [Next] button.

Step [5]Check a box [Primary zone] and click [Next] button.

Step [6]Check a box [Reverse lookup Zone] and click [Next] button.

Step [7]On this example, configure IPv4 zone, Check a box [IPv4 Reverse lookup Zone] and click [Next] button.

Step [8]Input [Network ID]. The example follows is for the case 10.0.0.0/24.

Step [9]Set zone-file-name and click [Next] button. It's OK to keep default for zone-file-name.

Step [10]Click [Next] button with keeping default.

Step [11]Click [Finish] button.

Step [12]A new zone has been added under the Reverse lookup Zone.

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Add A/PTR Record

Configure DNS Server to Add A/PTR record.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, Add A/PTR record with settings of hostname [rx-8], IP address [10.0.0.110] into a Zone [bizantum.local].

        
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# for [-TimeToLive], set TTL value (if not specified, default [1:00:00] is set(an hour))
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerResourceRecordA -Name "rx-8" -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -IPv4Address "10.0.0.110" -TimeToLive 01:00:00 -CreatePtr -PassThru 

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
rx-8                      A          1          0                    01:00:00        10.0.0.110

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" | Format-Table -AutoSize -Wrap 

# [rx-8] has beed added
HostName RecordType Type Timestamp TimeToLive RecordData
-------- ---------- ---- --------- ---------- ----------
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
@        SOA        6    0         01:00:00   [2][rx-7.bizantum.local.][hostmaster.bizantum.local.]
rx-7     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.101
rx-8     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.110

# if remove it, run like follows
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -RRType "A" -Name "rx-8" -RecordData "10.0.0.110" -PassThru 

Confirm
[Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"): Y

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
rx-8                      A          1          0                    01:00:00        10.0.0.110
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the own domain name to show menu on the left pane, then select [New Host(A or AAA)...].

Step [3]Input Hostname and IP address you'd like to add. Furthermore, check a box [Create associated pointer (PTR) record].

Step [4]A new A/PTR record has been just added on Forward Zone.

Step [5]A new A/PTR record has been just added on Reverse Zone.

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Verify Resolving

Verify resolving Hostname or IP address.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Step [1]Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and make sure like follows.

        
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# with nslookup command
# [nslookup (hostname to resolv) (server to ask)]
PS C:\Users\Administrator> nslookup rx-8.bizantum.local localhost 
Server:   UnKnown
Address:  ::1

Name:     rx-8.bizantum.local
Address:  10.0.0.110

PS C:\Users\Administrator> nslookup 10.0.0.110 localhost 
Server:   UnKnown
Address:  ::1

Name:     rx-8.bizantum.local
Address:  10.0.0.110


# with PowerShell Cmdlet
# Forward lookup
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Resolve-DnsName rx-8.bizantum.local -Type A -Server localhost 

Name                                           Type   TTL   Section    IPAddress
----                                           ----   ---   -------    ---------
rx-8.bizantum.local                            A      3600  Answer     10.0.0.110

# Reverse lookup
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Resolve-DnsName 10.0.0.110 -Type PTR -Server localhost 

Name                           Type   TTL   Section    NameHost
----                           ----   ---   -------    --------
110.0.0.10.in-addr.arpa        PTR    3600  Answer     rx-8.bizantum.local
        
        

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Add MX Record

Add MX record to define Mail Server to use.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, Add MX record with settings of hostname [rx-8] into a Zone [bizantum.local] as Mail exchanger.

        
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# for [-Preference], specify priority of mail Server (default is [10])
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerResourceRecordMX -Name "rx-8" -MailExchange "rx-8.bizantum.local" -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -Preference 10 -TimeToLive 01:00:00 -PassThru 

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
rx-8                      MX         15         0                    01:00:00        [10][rx-8.bizantum.local.]

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" | Format-Table -AutoSize -Wrap 

# MX record has beed added
HostName RecordType Type Timestamp TimeToLive RecordData
-------- ---------- ---- --------- ---------- ----------
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
@        SOA        6    0         01:00:00   [7][rx-7.bizantum.local.][hostmaster.bizantum.local.]
rx-7     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.101
rx-8     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.110
rx-8     MX         15   0         01:00:00   [10][rx-8.bizantum.local.]

# if remove it, run like follows
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -RRType "MX" -Name "rx-8" -PassThru 

Confirm
[Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"): Y

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
rx-8                      MX         15         0                    01:00:00        [10][rx-8.bizantum.local.]
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the own domain name to show menu on the left pane, then select [New Mail Exchanger(MX)...].

Step [3]Input Hostname and FQDN of Mail exchanger like follows.

Step [4]A new Mail exchanger record has beed just added.

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Add CNAME Record

Add CNAME record which is another name (Alias) of an A-record.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, Add CNAME record [fd3s] to a Host [rx-7] in a Zone [bizantum.local].

        
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PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerResourceRecordCName -Name "fd3s" -HostNameAlias "rx-7.bizantum.local" -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -PassThru 

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
fd3s                      CNAME      5          0                    01:00:00        rx-7.bizantum.local.

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" | Format-Table -AutoSize -Wrap 

# CNAME record has beed added
HostName RecordType Type Timestamp TimeToLive RecordData
-------- ---------- ---- --------- ---------- ----------
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
@        SOA        6    0         01:00:00   [10][rx-7.bizantum.local.][hostmaster.bizantum.local.]
fd3s     CNAME      5    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
rx-7     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.101
rx-8     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.110
rx-8     MX         15   0         01:00:00   [10][rx-8.bizantum.local.]

# verify
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Resolve-DnsName fd3s.bizantum.local -Server localhost 

Name                           Type   TTL   Section    NameHost
----                           ----   ---   -------    --------
fd3s.bizantum.local            CNAME  3600  Answer     rx-7.bizantum.local

Name       : rx-7.bizantum.local
QueryType  : A
TTL        : 3600
Section    : Answer
IP4Address : 10.0.0.101

# if remove it, run like follows
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -RRType "CNAME" -Name "fd3s" -PassThru 

Confirm
[Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"): Y

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
fd3s                      CNAME      5          0                    01:00:00        rx-7.bizantum.local.
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the own domain name to show menu on the left pane, then select [New Alias (CNAME)...].

Step [3]Input Alias name and FQDN, and also target Hostname like follows.

Step [4]A new CNAME record has beed just added.

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Configure Secondary Zone

Configure Secondary Zone on DNS Secondary Host. This example is based on the environment like follows.

                                   |
+----------------------+           |           +----------------------+
|  [   DNS Master   ]  |10.0.0.101 | 10.0.0.110|  [  DNS Secondary ]  |
| rx-7.bizantum.local  +-----------+-----------+  rx-8.bizantum.local |
|                      |                       |                      |
+----------------------+                       +----------------------+
        

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]By default, Name-Servers that are added in each Zone setting on DNS Master Host are the allowed Hosts to be transfered Zone files. So Add DNS Secondary Host on Name-Server setting on DNS Master Host first.

        
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# add [rx-8.bizantum.local] host as name-server in [bizantum.local] zone
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerResourceRecord -Name "@" -NS -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -NameServer "rx-8.bizantum.local" -PassThru 

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
@                         NS         2          0                    01:00:00        rx-8.bizantum.local.

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" | Format-Table -AutoSize -Wrap 

# NS record has beed added
HostName RecordType Type Timestamp TimeToLive RecordData
-------- ---------- ---- --------- ---------- ----------
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-8.bizantum.local.
@        SOA        6    0         01:00:00   [7][rx-7.bizantum.local.][hostmaster.bizantum.local.]
rx-7     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.101
rx-8     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.110
        
        

Step [2]On DNS Secondary Host, Configure Secondary Zone. Before it, Install DNS Server feature on Secondary Host, too.

        
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# add secondary zone of [bizantum.local]
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerSecondaryZone -Name "bizantum.local" -ZoneFile "bizantum.local.dns" -MasterServers 10.0.0.101 -PassThru 

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
bizantum.local                      Secondary       False           False           False

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerZone 

# secondary zone has beed added
ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.in-addr.arpa                      Primary         True            False           True                 False
127.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
255.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
bizantum.local                      Secondary       False           False           False
TrustAnchors                        Primary         False           False           False                False
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [3]Configure on DNS Master Host. Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the zone name you'd like to add secondary zone and select [Properties].

Step [4]Move to [Zone Transfers] tab, then it's possible to see the setting like follows. Move to [Name Servers] tab.

Step [5]Click [Add] button.

Step [6]Input Hostname and IP address of Secondary Server and Click [OK].

Step [7]Name Server has been added. next, Move to DNS Secondary Host.

Step [8]On DNS Secondary Host, Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the zone you'd like to add secondary zone and select [New Zone...].

Step [9]Click [Next] button.

Step [10]Check a Box [Secondary zone] and go [Next].

Step [11]Input a zone name you'd like to add secondary replica and go [Next].

Step [12]Input DNS Master Host's IP address and go [Next].

Step [13]Click [Finish] button.

Step [14]Zone files are transfered on secondary Host if settings are OK.

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Configure Stub Zone

Configure Stub Zone, that has only SOA, NS, Glue Records. This example is based on the environment like follows.

                                   |
+----------------------+           |           +----------------------+
|  [   DNS Server  ]   |10.0.0.101 | 10.0.0.110|   [  DNS Server ]    |
| rx-7.bizantum.local  +-----------+-----------+ rx-8.bizantum.local  |
|                      |                       |      (Stub Zone)     |
+----------------------+                       +----------------------+
        

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]By default, Name-Servers that are added in each Zone setting on DNS Master Host are the allowed Hosts to be transfered Zone files. So Add DNS Stub Host on Name-Server setting on DNS Master Host first.

        
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# add [rx-8.bizantum.local] host as name-server in [bizantum.local] zone
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerResourceRecord -Name "@" -NS -ZoneName "bizantum.local" -NameServer "rx-8.bizantum.local" -PassThru 

HostName                  RecordType Type       Timestamp            TimeToLive      RecordData
--------                  ---------- ----       ---------            ----------      ----------
@                         NS         2          0                    01:00:00        rx-8.bizantum.local.

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerResourceRecord -ZoneName "bizantum.local" | Format-Table -AutoSize -Wrap 

# NS record has beed added
HostName RecordType Type Timestamp TimeToLive RecordData
-------- ---------- ---- --------- ---------- ----------
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-7.bizantum.local.
@        NS         2    0         01:00:00   rx-8.bizantum.local.
@        SOA        6    0         01:00:00   [7][rx-7.bizantum.local.][hostmaster.bizantum.local.]
rx-7     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.101
rx-8     A          1    0         01:00:00   10.0.0.110
        
        

Step [2]On DNS Stub Host, Configure Stub Zone. Before it, Install DNS Server feature on Stub Host, too.

        
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# add stub zone of [bizantum.local]
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerStubZone -Name "bizantum.local" -MasterServers "10.0.0.101" -ZoneFile "bizantum.local.dns" -PassThru 

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
bizantum.local                      Stub            False           False           False

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerZone 

# stub zone has beed added
ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.in-addr.arpa                      Primary         True            False           True                 False
127.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
255.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
bizantum.local                      Stub            False           False           False
TrustAnchors                        Primary         False           False           False                False
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [3]Configure on DNS Master Host. Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the zone name you'd like to add stub zone and select [Properties].

Step [4]Move to [Zone Transfers] tab, then it's possible to see the setting like follows. Move to [Name Servers] tab.

Step [5]Click [Add] button.

Step [6]Input Hostname and IP address of Stub Server and Click [OK].

Step [7]Name Server has been added. next, Move to DNS Stub Host.

Step [8]On DNS Stub Host, Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the zone you'd like to add stub zone and select [New Zone...].

Step [9]Click [Next] button.

Step [10]Check a Box [Secondary zone] and go [Next].

Step [11]Input a zone name you'd like to add stub zone and go [Next].

Step [12]Specify zone-file name and go [Next].

Step [13]Input DNS Master Host's IP address and go [Next].

Step [14]Click [Finish] button.

Step [15]Zone files are transfered and configured as Stub Zone.

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Set Forwarder

Set DNS Forwarder to transfer queries to other DNS Servers.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, set [10.0.0.10] as a DNS Forwarder.

        
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PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerForwarder -IPAddress 10.0.0.10 -PassThru 

UseRootHint        : True
Timeout(s)         : 3
EnableReordering   : True
IPAddress          : 10.0.0.10
ReorderedIPAddress : 10.0.0.10


PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerForwarder 

UseRootHint        : True
Timeout(s)         : 3
EnableReordering   : True
IPAddress          : 10.0.0.10
ReorderedIPAddress : 10.0.0.10

# verify to ask hostname that is not in your DNS Zone but in Forwarder Host
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Resolve-DnsName www.bizantum.lab -Server localhost 

Name                                           Type   TTL   Section    IPAddress
----                                           ----   ---   -------    ---------
www.bizantum.lab                               A      86399 Answer     10.0.0.30
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click the Hostname and select [Properties].

Step [3]Move to [Forwarders] tab and Click [Edit] button.

Step [4]Input Hostname or Ip address you'd like to set as a Forwarder.

Step [5]DNS Forwarder is just added.

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Set Conditional Forwarder

Set DNS Conditional Forwarder. On this setting, it's possbile to transfer specific queries of a domain to specific Server you set.

Using Command Line Interface (CLI)

Run PowerShell with Admin Privilege and Configure like follows.

Step [1]For example, set [10.0.0.10] as a Conditional Forwarder.

        
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PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-DnsServerConditionalForwarderZone -Name "bizantum.dev" -MasterServers 10.0.0.10 -PassThru 

ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
bizantum.dev                        Forwarder       False           False           False

PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-DnsServerZone 

# Forwarder zone has been added
ZoneName                            ZoneType        IsAutoCreated   IsDsIntegrated  IsReverseLookupZone  IsSigned
--------                            --------        -------------   --------------  -------------------  --------
0.0.10.in-addr.arpa                 Primary         False           False           True                 False
0.in-addr.arpa                      Primary         True            False           True                 False
127.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
255.in-addr.arpa                    Primary         True            False           True                 False
bizantum.dev                        Forwarder       False           False           False
bizantum.local                      Primary         False           False           False                False
TrustAnchors                        Primary         False           False           False                False

# verify to ask hostname that is not in your DNS Zone but in Forwarder Host
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Resolve-DnsName www.bizantum.dev -Server localhost 

Name                                           Type   TTL   Section    IPAddress
----                                           ----   ---   -------    ---------
www.bizantum.dev                               A      86399 Answer     10.0.0.20
        
        

Using Graphical User Interface (GUI)

On GUI configuration, set like follows.

Step [2]Run Server Manager and select [Tools] - [DNS], next right-click [Conditional Forwarders] and select [New Conditional Forwarder].

Step [3]Input a domain name you'd like to transfer queries of resolving and also input transfer target DNS Server's hostname or IP address.

Step [4]Conditional Forwarder has been added.