DNS and slow AD logon

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I have seen several posts referencing slow workstation
logon and that DNS could be the problem. In my case the XP
Pro workstations will sit at loading personal settings
screen for a minute or two before continuing on and
completeing the logon.

What would I check for to see if DNS is configured
correctly?

What diag tools could I use?

Should the DNS server use the ISP DNS server for it's DNS
server or point to it's self?

Any help would be appreciated

Steve
 
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SteveC said:
I have seen several posts referencing slow workstation
logon and that DNS could be the problem. In my case the XP
Pro workstations will sit at loading personal settings
screen for a minute or two before continuing on and
completeing the logon.

What would I check for to see if DNS is configured
correctly?

What diag tools could I use?

Should the DNS server use the ISP DNS server for it's DNS
server or point to it's self?

Any help would be appreciated

Steve
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Usually, long logons mean you are not using the correct DNS server in your
client's NIC setup. The clients must point to the local AD DNS server only,
which is usually the DC. Do not use your ISP or router for DNS in any NIC on
any domain member including the DC.
 
As with every other post here, make sure that the DC and all clients ONLY point at the DC for DNS. Make sure the DC/DNS
server has a zone that matches the name of the AD and this zone is configured to allow dynamic updates. Make sure that the
primary DNS suffix on the clients also matches the AD domain name. Lastly, on the XP machines, stop and disable the
WebClient service.

Thank you,
Mike Johnston
Microsoft Network Support
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