PainOfDeath
Technical User
Ok, I've got a small network with W2K3 server running as a DC. This server is behind a Linux firewall and is also running RRAS for remote user VPN connections. I know, bad idea, but we only have 2-3 people that need remote access and the budget is limited. Running RRAS in VPN access/routing mode also gives remote users access to some 3rd party VPN-based resources which is very useful.
The same DC is running DHCP and I have pointed RRAS to the same server for DHCP relay. The problem is this - once a user connects through RRAS, their IP address gets dumped into DNS with the same hostname as the DC. So, say the DC is named SERVER1 with IP 192.168.0.100. Another entry will show up in DNS for SERVER1 with an IP of 192.168.0.15 or whatever DHCP assigned. This IP then also shows up on the name servers tab, and the entry REMAINS in place and active even after the user disconnects.
It's annoying the crap out of me, but I don't know if it's harmful or not. The only way to get rid of it is to disable RRAS. Any suggestions? Should I even be concerned by it?
The same DC is running DHCP and I have pointed RRAS to the same server for DHCP relay. The problem is this - once a user connects through RRAS, their IP address gets dumped into DNS with the same hostname as the DC. So, say the DC is named SERVER1 with IP 192.168.0.100. Another entry will show up in DNS for SERVER1 with an IP of 192.168.0.15 or whatever DHCP assigned. This IP then also shows up on the name servers tab, and the entry REMAINS in place and active even after the user disconnects.
It's annoying the crap out of me, but I don't know if it's harmful or not. The only way to get rid of it is to disable RRAS. Any suggestions? Should I even be concerned by it?