Setting DNS in Active Directory problem

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Hi guys does anyone know of a way to automatically setup users DNS settings through Active Directory on a Windows 2000 domain. At the momment I've setup user accounts and put them into Organisational Units depending on what they do. I've created a template to modify permissions etc but there isn't anything to do with DNS setup. Can this be done or do I need to go around everyone's PC and manually change their DNS settings. We use Static IP's and DNS etc (Managers stupid idea ) I thought there might be a way to override these settings through AD.


Any help much appreciated...

 

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not possible with a gpo. but you can use a gpo to run a script on the client machines. here's a sample script to enable dhcp: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/network/client/modify/nwmovb05.mspx
then you let your dhcp server take care of the dns settings.

[edit] or if you want to keep static addresses, and want only dns settings to be changed, then take a look at some of the other scripts. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/network/client/modify/default.mspx
also look at gpo\computer configuration\administrative templates\network\dns client for some options.

 

Cheers D-Faktor I had a sneeky feeling that was going to be the case. For some reason my manager wants static addresses which I find hard to understand. oh well looks like I'll have to get off my arse and change them...

 

static IP... yikes... good luck.. I've been there in the past and its a nightmare to administer. As for DNS, I think a script is the way to go alright, unless you want to add the address at the same time as you add the other IP info.

Out of curiousity - why does your manager want to do this ?

 

The simple answer is he's a clueless idiot with no idea how to run an IT section. Hence why I'm looking for another job...

 

fair enough

Don't say that at yer job interviews though.. tell 'em you learned a lot from your previous position (i.e. how NOT to do things!!!) and feel the time is now right to move on !