TCPWave has REST API calls to manage the domain controllers that run DNS
Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft that stores objects such as users, computers, printers, and network information. It is primarily used for authentication and resource management within an Active Directory domain, and it relies heavily on the DNS infrastructure. One-to-one mapping between an AD forest name and a DNS domain name is mandatory, and domain controllers self-register their DNS resource records. While it is a common misconception that Microsoft's AD requires Microsoft's DNS, TCPWave's DDI management seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and provides numerous advantages.
Our DDI solution centralizes DNS management in the organization and manages large AD environments with ease. It adds stability by centralizing DDI management and provides auditing, reporting, disaster recovery, monitoring, role-based access control, and many more features. Our IPAM runs in a high availability mode and manages authoritative and cache DNS appliances. Each domain controller in each AD forest updates the authoritative DNS zone hosted on the authoritative DDI remote. Our design provides seamless AD integration with simplified management of Kerberos configurations, Service Principal Names (SPN), secure DNS update policies, TSIG keys, and more, across all AD-enabled DNS zones.
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Our DDI administrators can define AD-enabled zones on our IPAM. When a new Microsoft Active Directory Domain Controller is provisioned, the AD installation wizard creates a file known as netlogon.dns, which our DNS infrastructure can be pre-configured to accept. When the DNS remote sees an incoming dynamic DNS registration from the domain controller, it accepts it, and the slave DNS remotes are updated automatically. The newly learned AD resource records are then sent to the DDI management, and stored in the replicated database of the DDI management, and DNS zone templates can be enforced easily.
Large-scale AD deployments can be challenging without uniform standards, and multiple conditional forwarders can complicate management and troubleshooting. Inadequate designs may lead to frequent DNS blackouts. TCPWave DNS Appliance, based on ISC's BIND, seamlessly integrates with existing AD deployments, allowing for easy import and deployment of configurations. Its user-friendly interface offers robust features for managing DNS configurations not found in Microsoft DNS applications. We ensure controlled deployment, preventing premature changes visibility and eliminating issues associated with Microsoft DNS implementations. Overall, we simplify and enhance Active Directory DNS management for large-scale deployments.
Our DNS Active Directory (AD) integration offers a comprehensive solution for managing DNS and DHCP services within AD environments. It streamlines network resource management and bolsters security by integrating these services with AD. Advanced features like centralized management, monitoring, and automation improve performance, scalability, and security. The solution supports various AD environments and includes configuration wizards, automated network discovery, and dynamic resource allocation. Real-time visibility allows administrators to swiftly address issues, while secure dynamic DNS updates protect against unauthorized changes and DNS cache poisoning attacks. Overall, our DNS AD integration enhances network performance, scalability, and security.
Additionally, our DNS Active Directory integration supports a range of AD architectures, including single and multiple forest configurations. It provides centralized management, monitoring, and automation of DNS and DHCP services, simplifying network administration tasks and reducing operational costs. Our DNS Active Directory integration also supports flexible deployment options, allowing organizations to deploy the solution on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. The solution provides a single pane of glass for managing DNS and DHCP services across multiple AD forests, ensuring consistency and reducing the risk of configuration errors. Overall, our DNS Active Directory integration provides a comprehensive solution for managing DNS and DHCP services in AD environments, improving network performance, security, and reliability.
