I know I can do this within the properties of a DNS server, but functionally,
can I disable recursion on a DNS server and then configure it with a
forwarder and expect name resolution (external) to work? I thought that I'd
seen where this cannot be done but I can't seem to find a clear answer, and
I'm not 100% sure I understood the information I found. Thanks in advance
for any advice.

In news:3F65CB51-3250-4C1A-954B-72DB575FC967@microsoft.com,
beedsell <beedsell@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented on
below:
> I know I can do this within the properties of a DNS server, but
> functionally, can I disable recursion on a DNS server and then
> configure it with a forwarder and expect name resolution (external)
> to work? I thought that I'd seen where this cannot be done but I
> can't seem to find a clear answer, and I'm not 100% sure I understood
> the information I found. Thanks in advance for any advice.

There are two different disable recursion settings. One is under the
Advanced tab. That will kill all outside resolution other than zones it has
on the machine. ISPs do this when they are hosting zones for their clients.

The other setting is under the Forwarders tab. If you set a forwarder, and
check the box on the bottom that says disable recursion, then it will
resolve outside data only thru the use of the forwarders and will never use
the Root hints. I think this is what you want.

--
Ace
Innovative IT Concepts, Inc
Willow Grove, PA

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

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Ace-
That's exactly the information I was looking for. I appreciate the
clarification on this issue! I was aware of the different locations for
recursion settings but wasn't what the consequences were of doing it one way
or the other...Thanks!

"Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:3F65CB51-3250-4C1A-954B-72DB575FC967@microsoft.com,
> beedsell <beedsell@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented on
> below:
> > I know I can do this within the properties of a DNS server, but
> > functionally, can I disable recursion on a DNS server and then
> > configure it with a forwarder and expect name resolution (external)
> > to work? I thought that I'd seen where this cannot be done but I
> > can't seem to find a clear answer, and I'm not 100% sure I understood
> > the information I found. Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> There are two different disable recursion settings. One is under the
> Advanced tab. That will kill all outside resolution other than zones it has
> on the machine. ISPs do this when they are hosting zones for their clients.
>
> The other setting is under the Forwarders tab. If you set a forwarder, and
> check the box on the bottom that says disable recursion, then it will
> resolve outside data only thru the use of the forwarders and will never use
> the Root hints. I think this is what you want.
>
> --
> Ace
> Innovative IT Concepts, Inc
> Willow Grove, PA
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
> Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
> Having difficulty reading or finding responses to your post?
> Instead of the website you're using, I suggest to use OEx (Outlook Express
> or any other newsreader), and configure a news account, pointing to
> news.microsoft.com. This is a direct link to the Microsoft Public
> Newsgroups. It is FREE and requires NO ISP's Usenet account. OEx allows you
> to easily find, track threads, cross-post, sort by date, poster's name,
> watched threads or subject.
> It's easy:
>
> How to Configure OEx for Internet News
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=171164
>
> Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
> Assimilation Imminent. Resistance is Futile
> "Very funny Scotty. Now, beam down my clothes."
>
> The only constant in life is change...
>
>
>

In news:799B73BB-775C-4024-BC23-175C09813651@microsoft.com,
beedsell <beedsell@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented on
below:
> Ace-
> That's exactly the information I was looking for. I appreciate the
> clarification on this issue! I was aware of the different locations
> for recursion settings but wasn't what the consequences were of doing
> it one way or the other...Thanks!

My pleasure!

Ace