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Microsoft Windows Server Family (DNS Service) - Step by Step

1. Download the ORSN initialize file for nameservers (FTP OR HTTP)
   
   
2. Rename the following file:
   from %WINDIR%\system32\dns\CACHE.DNS
   to %WINDIR%\system32\dns\CACHE.DNS.OLD
   
   
3. Save the file orsn.hint as CACHE.DNS in the same place.
   
   
4. Restart your DNS service (See Control Panel / Management / Services).
   or type in: net stop dns and then net start dns
   
   

Microsoft Active Directory Notes by James (njan) Eaton-Lee

1. Close all instances of the DNS MMC snapin, and stop the windows DNS service by typing 'net stop dns' at a command prompt or using the services.msc MMC snapin.
   
   
2. Rename the existing %systemroot%\system32\dns\cache.dns file (eg. to cache.dns.old), copy the ORSN root hints file to the folder, and rename it cache.dns.
   
   
3. Start the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snapin via the Administrative Tools folder or by running 'dsa.msc'.
   
   
4. On the View menu, ensure that the 'Advanced Features' option is ticked.
   
   
5. In the System folder, expand MicrosoftDNS, Right-click RootDNSServers, and click delete. You will need to click 'Yes' twice to confirm the two dialog boxes which pop up.
   
   
6. Start the DNS Server, either by typing 'net start dns' at the command prompt, or via the services.msc snap-in.
   
   
7. Verify that the Active Directory root dns servers have been updated by viewing the RootDNSServers folder in Active Directory Users and Computers (you may need to click refresh). You should also verify this by right-clicking on the Server in the DNS MMC snap-in (dnsmgmt.msc), clicking on 'properties' and selecting the 'root hints' tab.