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| Migrate DNS to another server |
| There are a number of ways a network administrator can migrate DNS service from one server |
| (we'll call it server1) to another server (or server2). For one method of moving DNS to another |
| server, follow these steps: |
| Install DNS service on server2 by using the Add/Remove Programs wizard. |
| On server1, check that you are not using Active Directory-integrated zones. |
| Stop the DNS service on both servers, either from the Command Prompt by typing net stop dns or |
| by using the Services snap-in. |
| Copy the %systemroot%\system32\DNS folder from server1 to server2. |
| On server1, run Regedit.exe and go to |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\DNS. |
| Select the Zones key and export it to a registry file by clicking Export Registry Files from the |
| On server2, double-click this registry file. This will import the zones. |
| Shut down server1 and transfer its IP address to server2. |
| On server2, start the DNS service and run ipconfig /registerdns. |
| Verify that the zone transfer was done properly and that all of the settings migrate. (Note that you |
| didn't migrate all of the settings. For instance, since you didn't transfer the settings for root hints, |
| forwarders, and logging, you'll need to manually change these settings on the new DNS server.) |
| Reminder: Editing the registry can be risky, so be sure you have a verified backup before making |
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