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how join a 2012r2 computer to domain without A record in DNS?

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    i tried to join a 2012R2 server to a domain without A record in DNS and was able to do it, can someone explain how it was able to do that. we don't have AD integrated zones. we have a QIP for DNS
    • Edited by Rakesh_20j Friday, March 31, 2017 7:18 PM
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    As far as I know the domain join process is not dependent on that. DNS registration could come after join process.

     

     


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    • Marked as answer by Rakesh_20j Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:02 AM
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    for joining domain, only the path to the domain controller is enough, no need of A records for the server being joined.

    • Marked as answer by Rakesh_20j Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:02 AM
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    The QIP would surely have some records for the domain controller, since it should be holding the zone.

    go to nslookup

    type "set type=a"

    <Domain_FQDN>

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    As far as I know the domain join process is not dependent on that. DNS registration could come after join process.

     

     


    Regards, Dave Patrick ....
    Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft MVP [Windows Server] Datacenter Management

    Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights.

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    for joining domain, only the path to the domain controller is enough, no need of A records for the server being joined.

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    The QIP would surely have some records for the domain controller, since it should be holding the zone.

    go to nslookup

    type "set type=a"

    <Domain_FQDN>

    • Marked as answer by Rakesh_20j Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:02 AM
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    thanks for the reply. i was confused.

    you are right, domain join is not dependent on A record. To join a computer to a domain it should only be able to find the domain controller, not the A record.

    A records are only to resolve hostname to IP.

    Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:05 AM
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