If I have a new DC running Windows Server 2008R2, which is obviously running DNS, is it possible to add the IP address of the new DC to all workstations as a secondary DNS server?
Currently we have one DC using the IP of 192.168.1.50, I have added another DC with the IP of 192.168.1.60.
Each workstation currently has 192.168.1.50 as it's primary DNS server and blank for the secondary.
Is there a group policy setting that allows me to add the secondary DNS IP to each workstation automagically?
Best Answer
There is a Group Policy setting for DNS. I haven't used it before, but it's fully listed out with all options.
Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Network > DNS Client
From there, you can set your DNS servers and any other DNS information you want. EDIT: you can add multiple DNS IP addresses to the DNS Servers entry by putting a space between each IP address.
EDIT: This GPO setting only works for Win XP computers.