Windows 2003 DHCP server 'DNS dynaaamic update credential' issue

I'm trying to do some clean up on a Windows 2003 AD domain that I
inherited, and have one question about the AD-integrated DHCP/DNS that
serves this domain.

It's is a single DHCP server on the network, and it's set to do dynamic
DNS updates. However, I am getting the following warning message:

Description:
The DHCP service has detected that it is running on a DC and has no
credentials configured for use with Dynamic DNS registrations initiated
by the DHCP service. This is not a recommended security configuration.
Credentials for Dynamic DNS registrations may be configured using the
command line "netsh dhcp server set dnscredentials" or via the DHCP
Administrative tool.


Is there a specific built-in AD account that I should be using for the
DNS dynamic update credentials on the DHCP server, or should I be
defining on manually and add it via the DHCP admin snap-in?

Hello Rob,

See here about:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...34(WS.10).aspx

In short create a dedicated user account and use it only for the DHCP update.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I'm trying to do some clean up on a Windows 2003 AD domain that I
> inherited, and have one question about the AD-integrated DHCP/DNS that
> serves this domain.
>
> It's is a single DHCP server on the network, and it's set to do
> dynamic DNS updates. However, I am getting the following warning
> message:
>
> Description:
> The DHCP service has detected that it is running on a DC and has no
> credentials configured for use with Dynamic DNS registrations
> initiated
> by the DHCP service. This is not a recommended security
> configuration.
> Credentials for Dynamic DNS registrations may be configured using
> the
> command line "netsh dhcp server set dnscredentials" or via the DHCP
> Administrative tool.
>
> Is there a specific built-in AD account that I should be using for the
> DNS dynamic update credentials on the DHCP server, or should I be
> defining on manually and add it via the DHCP admin snap-in?
>

"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed). com...
> Hello Rob,
>
> See here about:
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...34(WS.10).aspx
>
> In short create a dedicated user account and use it only for the DHCP
> update.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm

In addition, take a look at the following, which hopefully will help.

DHCP, Dynamic DNS Updates , Scavenging, static entries & timestamps, and the
DnsProxyUpdate Group
http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/arc...ate-group.aspx


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