Makes sense. I think after readying the blog entry Mike posted, it's best if I set forwarders for my clients.
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM, Michael B. Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > The challenge is that neustar.us (the primary registrar for US domains) isn't > very good about updating the roots. > > Regards, > > Michael B. Smith > Consultant and Exchange MVP > http://TheEssentialExchange.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Majorowicz [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:03 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Root Hints or Forwards on Windows 2008/2008 R2 DNS Servers > > We had an issue with a client a couple months back where their DNS > server (Windows 2008 SP2) was unable to properly resolve a .US domain > without adding Forwarders to the mix. Now my boss insists that I add > forwarders to all the DNS servers we manage. I've always prefered to > allow the servers to just use the Root Hints, but I can't really seem > to explain the benefit vs. Forwarders. Ultimately, doesn't DNS come > down to what is stored on the Root Servers? > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
