How to configure the DNS server for Win 2003

This article describes how to configure a domain Name System (DNS) server to host a Web site that can be accessed externally (that is, from the Internet).

How to obtain an IP address

To host a Web site that can be accessed externally, you must obtain a public IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). and assign this IP address to the external interface of the firewall or router to which the DNS server is connected

How to register a domain name

Register a parent or level two DNS domain name for your organization through the Internet Domain name registration authority, which is called a registration authority.

The registration process may vary, but you can still register the domain name by following these steps:

Make a search to confirm that the name you want to register is available.

Provide contact information and payment information (including e-mail addresses) for this account.

Type the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the master-slave DNS server.

Note: These are the public IP addresses provided by the ISP.

To pay an annual fee or make a good payment for an annual fee.

How to configure a Web server

Install and configure Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) if they are not already installed.

How to create a DNS entry for a Web server

Create an alias or CNAME record for the DNS server that is configured for IIS. This ensures that the external host can use the "www" host name to connect to your Web server. The creation method is:

Open the DNS snap-in. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click DNS.

Under DNS, expand Host name (host name is the hostname of the DNS server).

Expand the forward lookup zone.

Right-click the desired area (for example, domain name. com) under the Forward lookup zone. , and then click New Alias (CNAME).

In the alias box, type www.

In the fully qualified name of the target host box, type the fully qualified host name of the DNS server where IIS is installed. For example, type DNS. domain. com, and then click OK.