MS DNS question (isolated LAN domain with a single W2K Server)

[FoBoT]

if the domain being setup is a single Windows 2000 Server and the LAN/domain it is serving is isolated/no internet connection (other than individual analog modems to 1-2 XP PC's) , do you leave the "." zone in the foward lookup zones or delete it?

some of the MS info/Q articles talk about active directory not working right if you leave the root zone in , but i think that assumes the DNS server has access the the "true" internet root servers. if it is an isolated LAN with no connectivity to the "True" internet root servers, i should leave the "." alone, right?

 

[Saltin]

If you don't want the DNS server to use root hints or forwarding, then it's fine.

The "." zone is a root zone, signifying your server thinks it's the only DNS server in the world. No biggie for a Lab or something that doesnt require outside access.