Use DNS Cache Service to simulate Active Directory realm
You can use DNS Cache service for DNS performance issue or to centralize Active Directory realm
To use this feature, you need the Active Directory feature installed and use Artica v4.30 Service Pack 207 or above.
When enabling the Active Directory feature, The DNS cache service provide a new button “Active Directory” in its DNS records database:
This button allows you to allow the DNS cache service to build the DNS records for an Active Directory realm based on the Active Directory connections parameters.
- A form is displayed and allows you to list all Active Directory connections.
- Select the Active Directory connection you need to cache
- Give the IP address of your Active Directory you want to resolve.
- Set the cache TTL you want the DNS provide to clients.
After creating the record, you will see a specific AD Type in the list with the following pattern
[ipaddress]:[netbiosname]:[realm ObjectGuid]:[nTDSDSA uuid]