Windows DNS Server provides deep integration with Active Directory for enhanced security and functionality.

Active Directory Integration

Benefits of AD Integration

• Enhanced Security - ACL-based security on DNS objects
• Automatic Replication - Multi-master replication through AD
• Dynamic Updates - Secure dynamic DNS updates
• Site-Aware Replication - Efficient replication topology

Configuration

# Convert zone to AD integrated
ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone -Name "contoso.com" -ReplicationScope "Domain"

# Configure secure dynamic updates
Set-DnsServerPrimaryZone -Name "contoso.com" -DynamicUpdate "Secure"

Security Features

Secure Dynamic Updates

# Enable secure dynamic updates
Set-DnsServerPrimaryZone -Name "contoso.com" -DynamicUpdate "Secure"

# Configure client settings
Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" -ServerAddresses "192.168.1.10"

Access Control

# Configure zone-level permissions
$acl = Get-Acl "AD:\DC=contoso,DC=com,CN=MicrosoftDNS,DC=DomainDnsZones,DC=contoso,DC=com"
# Modify ACL as needed

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Pro Tip: Always use Active Directory integrated zones in domain environments for enhanced security and simplified management.

Active Directory integration provides enterprise-grade security and management capabilities for DNS services.