Forward Lookup Zones allow the DNS Server to resolve queries where the client sends a name to the DNS Server to request the IP address of the requested host. This zone should be configured properly as a pre-requisite of installing Active Directory Domain.
Open “Server Manager Dashboard” Click on tools then select DNS to continue.
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Click on “Server” and expend Click on “forward lookup zones” .
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Right-click your server name and choose “New Zone.”. That will open up a New Zone Wizard.
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Click “Next” to continue on Wizard screen.
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Click on “Primary zone” and select “Next“.
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Enter the “Zone Name” for lookup and click “Next“
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Now “Zone Name” I have entered click next to continue.
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Now select first option “Create a new file with this name:” and select next to continue.
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Click “Next” on the “Don’t allow dynamic updates” section.
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Complete the “New Zone Wizard” click on “Next “to finish.
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Confirm your “Forward Lookup Zone” by checking your DNS Manager.
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