Adding a Forward Zone
A forward zone directs all lookup requests to other DNS servers.
To add a forward zone:
1In Server Admin, choose DNS in the Computer & Services list.
2Click Settings.
3Select the Zones tab.
4Click Add beneath the Zones list.
5Enter a zone name.
The Zone name must have a trailing period: “example.com.”
6Choose the Forward zone type from the Zone Type
7Click OK.
8Click Add under the “Forward servers for fwd” pane.
9Enter the IP addresses for the master servers for this zone.
10Click Save.
Duplicating a Zone
You can create a copy of an existing zone on the same computer. You could use this to speed up configuration of multiple zones.
To duplicate a zone:
1In Server Admin, choose DNS in the Computer & Services list.
2Click Settings.
3Select the Zones tab.
4Click the Duplicate button beneath the Zones list.
5If desired,
6Click Save.
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