Summary

This is an article about configuration of the name server who wants to set up not using the external domain name service.

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Process

1. ClientRequest domain query
2. InternetDomain query
3. Domain hosting providerQuery to domain name server(preferred name server) with port 53
4. On-premise DNS serverRespond properly

Preparation

• On-premise name serverThis server should be connected to the internet.
• DomainYou have to purchase your specific domain from the DNS hosting provider.
• Administrative credential on network device (gateway)You have to prepare administrative credential on network device which also connecting to the On-premise name server.

Procedure

1.Configure on the DNS hosting provider

Enroll your on-prem name server's name on the domain hosting service.
Most of the case, your name server would be like this:
ns1.your domain, ns2.your domain

2.Configure the On-premises name server

1. Change your hostname

Run(Windows key + R) → type sysdm.cpl
Check your Full computer name and click the Change button in the middle.

Click more

You don't need to join to the any DC(AD). Just change Primary DNS suffix of your computer.

2. Make your IP as a static IP address

3. Install DNS server role

4. Once the server role installed, create a new zone. and add IP address.

3. Configure the network device

You should open the port 53.
And also set NAT configuration public and private IP address so that any client can find through the internet.

4. Result