Can you run DNS with active directories?

[ggs]

I am trying to work out whether I can run DNS on w2k server without promoting the server to a domain controller. I deally I would like to run it as part of a workgroup. I don't (can't) connect it to the real world, but still want to be able to demo some aspects of dns.

Can anyone advise?
Graham

 

[Guest_imported]

delete ntfs partion and convert to .net partition
convert c: /fs:.net

 

[thytrickster]

Yes you can... Just install the DNS service. Technically you are supposed to have DNS installed and running before promoting the server to a Domain Controller, so Active Directory has a Naming Scheme.