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Rename an AD DNS Zone

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by mbrown

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Hello,

I have one domain controller with AD installed and a AD integrated DNS Zone called mydomain.com. I'd like to rename my one and only DNS Zone to mydomain.local. We do not host our own web pressence. Is there a way that I can do this without having to uninstall AD and reinstall it?

p.s. Running Windows 2000 Server, SP3.

Thank you,
Michael

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by ewgny

No, you would have to DCPromo down and back up, however if or when you move to .NET Server, you will be able to change the Domain Name

by mbrown

My Domain Name is different from the name of my DNS Zone, if that makes a difference.

Thanks.
Michael

by expertpc

Response to second posting - Unfortunately it does not. When you setup Active Directory you had to specify a DNS server. This is because as I am sure you know, Active Directory is deeply integrated with DNS and therefor, requires it to run. You willnot be able to redirect Active Directory to another DNS instance either.

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