Split-DNS behind NAT: ADS as DNS server

[john99]

Hello,

as I understand, Zimbra needs a DNS server in a NAT'ed environment.
Till today a W2K3 based ADS server is the name server (in an MS-
environment).

Question:
Could that ADS domain-controller not act as a DNS server for ZCS as well?


Thank's a lot for any feedback!

John

[uxbod]

Yes that would be fine as long as the server is in their and gets the FQDN aswell, plus the MX record exists and all should be good.

[p24t]

We use our AD controller for our DNS server. (not my idea)

[john99]

Thank's a lot for you feedback!


Does ZCS need a local DNS-server for resolving- or for authoritative purposes?

Thank you! John

[uxbod]

Nope, as long as the A and MX records are in place and you have pointed your /etc/resolv.conf to it you should be just fine. Just ensure your localhost entry is in /etc/hosts.