There's a security hole in running DHCP on a domain controller in that it can easily take over name registrations. It's best to run DHCP on a member server. I believe that DNS is best run in Active Directory Integrated mode on every domain controller. In Windows 2003, DNS is improved to repliacte DNS to all domain controllers in a forest instead of within a domain.
Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bridges, Samantha Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 5:59 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: DNS & DHCP Question Is it not recommended to run DHCP and DNS services on the Root server in a Windows AD setup? I will be upgrading our domain to AD next week and wonder if I should setup another server or two for the DCHP services and DNS services. What should the root server be capable of handling? Should it be just a root server and that's it? What are your thoughts on where to "put" these services. Thanks forum! Samantha _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
