What is DNS suffix list?

DNSSuffixSearchOrder specifies the suffix search order for the name resolution. For DNS clients, you can configure a DNS domain suffix search list that extends or revises DNS search capabilities. By adding suffixes to the list, you can search for short, unqualified computer names in more than one specified DNS domain.

Where do I put DNS suffix?

Select Ethernet properties and click Properties for Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Under the General tab, select Advanced. Click the DNS tab and add the DNS suffix for this connection manually.

How do I find DNS suffix search list?

Go to Computer Configuration, Policies, Administrative Templates, Network, DNS Client and you can set the DNS Suffix Search List setting. You set the primary through the Primary DNS Suffix setting.

When does a computer get a DNS Suffix?

If you do not want a disjoint namespace, leave this box checked. The computer will automatically be given the domain’s DNS name as its DNS suffix when you join it to AD. In fact, this is the default. If you join a computer to a domain without every visiting this dialog, it will be named to conform with the domain’s DNS name.

When to change Primary DNS suffix when domain membership changes?

Note the checkbox “Change primary DNS suffix when domain membership changes”. This is very important in relation to AD and disjoint namespaces. If you do not want a disjoint namespace, leave this box checked. The computer will automatically be given the domain’s DNS name as its DNS suffix when you join it to AD. In fact, this is the default.

Which is the default DNS search suffix in DHCP?

DHCP Option 015. First, if the AD domain’s zone name is ‘domain.com,’ then the Primary DNS Suffix become ‘domain.com’ when you join the machine to the domain. The default Search Suffix becomes the default Search Suffix. Now in DHCP Option 015, configure ‘domain1.com’ as the connection specific suffix.

How to enable or disable parent DNS suffixes?

This can be altered or disabled, in the NIC’s properties (IP properties, Advanced, DNS tab -> “Append parent suffixes of the primary DNS suffix”), a GPO or in the registry. Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : TestBox Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No