DNSUpdateProxy

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Preacher Man

I am studying for the 70-216 and I have come across a statement that says
that if I want DHCP to update DNS I should put it on a member server and not
a Domain Controller because the DC shouldn't be placed in the DNSUpdateProxy
group. Why shouldn't the DC be in that group?

Thanks,
Scotty
 
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Preacher Man said:
I am studying for the 70-216 and I have come across a statement that
says that if I want DHCP to update DNS I should put it on a member
server and not a Domain Controller because the DC shouldn't be placed
in the DNSUpdateProxy group. Why shouldn't the DC be in that group?

Thanks,
Scotty
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It's a securty risk. Read up on it.

317590 - HOW TO Configure DNS Dynamic Update in Windows 2000 and
DNSUpdateProxy Group:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=317590

Good luck with the exam!
:-)


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