Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

This step by step tutorial covers how to Create a DNS (Domain Name System) Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022. Forward Lookup Zones resolve FQDN and other host names to IP address, Resource records in forward lookup zones include A, MX, SRV, and CNAME Records.

Prerequisite Required

  • Install Domain Name System

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Demo environment

  • Computer Name: server1
  • Operating System: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
  • IP Address: 192.168.3.3

1. Open the Server Manager dashboard click Tools and select DNS.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

2. Right Click on DNS Server and click New Zone.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

3. To continue, click Next.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

4. In Zone type selection, select the Primary zone and click Next.

The primary zone creates a copy of a zone that can be updated directly on this server.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

5. Select Forward Lookup Zone and click Next.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

6. Enter Forward Lookup Zone name and click Next.

Zone Name: test.com

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

7. In Zone File, Click Next.

Create a new file or use an existing file that you have copied from another DNS server. In this tutorial, we create a new file with the file name test.com.dns

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

8. Do not allow dynamic updates and Click Next.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

9. To close this wizard and create the new zone, click Finish.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022

10. A new zone has been created under the Forward Lookup Zone.

Create DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2022
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