Summary

DNS has proven itself over time to be a robust, dependable, and extremely scalable solution to name resolution. Windows Server 2012 takes DNS to the next level and builds on the enhancements introduced with Windows 2000/2003/2008 DNS.

A key improvement in Windows Server 2012 is the enhanced support of the secure DNS (DNSSEC) functionality. Supporting DNSSEC for Dynamic DNS allows for full support of Active Directory and DNSSEC to deployed to large and small organization.

Whether using DNS for a full-fledged AD DS implementation or simply setting up an Internet DNS presence, Windows Server 2012’s DNS builds on a successful, road-tested base to provide for a functional, reliable, enterprise name-resolution strategy.

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