How to install DNS Role in Windows Server 2012

DNS Role is one of the most important services in the network containing the Domain Controllers Environment. It helps users resolve internal and external domains with IP and has access to the requested service for the respective domain.

Now let's see how to install DNS Role in Windows Server 2012. To do this, follow the steps below.

Step 1 - To install DNS Role , go to Server Manager → Manage → Add Roles and Features .

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Step 2 - Click Next .

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Step 3 - Choose Role-based or feature-based installation options and then click Next .

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Step 4 - Install a Local DNS role because it will select a server from the pool server → and then click Next .

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Step 5 - From the Server Roles list, check the DNS Server role → click Add Features on the window that appears and then click Next .

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Step 6 - Click Next .

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Step 7 - Click Install .

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Step 8 - Wait until the installation is complete.

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After installation is complete, click Close .

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