In Configuration → DNS, keep the default settings (the DNS service and simple DNS translation woth the hosts
file and a table of leased addresses are allowed) and set the advanced options:
Enter the local DNS domain name — company.com
.
Enable the Use custom forwarding option Add the rule for forwarding of requests to the Active Directory, i.e. of all requests for names starting with _
(underscore), to the domain server in the LAN. This setting is required for correct communication of local computers with the domain server.
DNS name | Forward to DNS servers |
---|---|
_* | 192.168.1.2 |
Table 2.1. Rule for forwarding of DNS requests to Active Directory
It is also necessary to add rules for correct forwarding of DNS queries between the headquarters' network and networks of branch offices. For detailed description on these settings, refer to chapters 4.1 Headquarters configuration and 4.2 Configuration of a filial office.