Unable to resolve server by host-name?

[talksr]

I have had similar problems and found it to be 'offline files' for us the resolution was on the following website

Windows Domain DFS namespace – access is denied using domain FQDN, access allowed using server UNC paths directly | SIRKit.ca Technical Blog - News, Advisories & How-To

 

Hi, thanks very much for your suggestion. I have had a good look on the server, but it doesn't appear to have Sync Center anywhere, so I am assuming it has never been installed or enabled.

[chrisbsc]

We had to disable Sync Center on all of our clients this resolved it for us once we had run the reg key to clear the cache.

[talksr]

We had to disable Sync Center on all of our clients this resolved it for us once we had run the reg key to clear the cache.

 

Ah I see, the client machines.

OK, took a look, but as expected it is disabled on all of mine.

Control Panel -> Sync Center -> Manage Offline Files -> Enable Offline Files is the only option available. It says below that Offline Files is currently disabled.

So it can't be that. Thanks for your thought and suggestion.

 

Does anyone know if I definitely need a reverse lookup zone on DNS?

[Michael]

Ah I see, the client machines.

OK, took a look, but as expected it is disabled on all of mine.

Control Panel -> Sync Center -> Manage Offline Files -> Enable Offline Files is the only option available. It says below that Offline Files is currently disabled.

So it can't be that. Thanks for your thought and suggestion.

 

Does anyone know if I definitely need a reverse lookup zone on DNS?

 

Yes, I wouldn't be without one!

[talksr]

Yes, I wouldn't be without one!

 

Ok thanks, what would I need to enter in? Have never done one before ever.

[Michael]

DNS Server

[sparkeh]

You need to make sure DNS Zones are allowed to replicate - server to server - by default this is switched off.

Just wanted to pick up on this.

If you are running AD-integrated DNS you do not need to enable zone transfers, all info will be replicated across all your DNS servers by default.

AD Integrated do not require Zone transfers | Ace Fekay

[talksr]

Just wanted to pick up on this.

If you are running AD-integrated DNS you do not need to enable zone transfers, all info will be replicated across all your DNS servers by default.

AD Integrated do not require Zone transfers | Ace Fekay

 

Ok, how can I check if I have AD-integrated DNS, I don't think I have this, certainly cant remember configuring this.

[sparkeh]

Ok, how can I check if I have AD-integrated DNS, I don't think I have this, certainly cant remember configuring this.

Under 'Forward lookup zones' right click a zone and click 'Properties'. On the 'General' tab it will tell the type of zone.

[talksr]

Under 'Forward lookup zones' right click a zone and click 'Properties'. On the 'General' tab it will tell the type of zone.

 

Thank you, this is what it shows:

[sparkeh]

Sorry I was just picking up on a previous comment, I am unsure from above if you have multiple DNS servers but if you do then they should be replicating with it being set as AD-Integrated.

 

Following on from your previous question, yes I would create a reverse lookup zone.

 

Here is a good guide: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725670(v=ws.10).aspx

 

Choose to make a Primary Zone, and store in Active Directory.

 

Let us know if you need more guidance on that.

Edited December 3, 2015 by sparkeh
putting the right link in!