Checklist: Installing a DNS server

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Step	Reference
If you are new to working with Domain Name System (DNS), first learn the basic DNS concepts and then examine how to use DNS-related tools to deploy and maintain the client and server features of DNS.	DNS Overview
Learn in more detail about how DNS works and understand more about DNS-related features.	Understanding DNS; Deploying DNS; Administering DNS
Before installing a DNS server, determine if the server is now a domain controller or whether it will be promoted to one later.	Server planning for DNS; Interoperability issues
Install the first DNS server on your network. If you want to install Active Directory, the Active Directory Installation Wizard will automatically prompt you to install a DNS server. Otherwise, you can install the DNS Server service as a Windows component.	Install a DNS server
Select the checklist that best describes your deployment needs and follow it to complete your DNS installation.	Checklist: Configuring a DNS server; Checklist: Deploying DNS; Checklist: Deploying DNS for Active Directory

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