Examining Your Current Environment

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Before you deploy Windows Server 2003 DNS, you must assess your current environment to determine the DNS needs and constraints of your organization. After that, create a Windows Server 2003 DNS deployment plan to match those needs and constraints. Figure 3.2 shows the process for examining your current environment.

Figure 3.2   Examining Your Current Environment