Disable DNS Recursion in Windows

Disable DNS Recursion Microsoft 2003 and 2008

To disable recursive queries on the DNS server read the information found at the URL: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/e3d396dd-c141-432b-9e69-50f597061e47

Follow the below steps to disable recursion using the Windows interface:

1. Select Start
2. Hover over Administrative Tools
3. Select DNS
4. Right-click the applicable DNS server in the console tree
5. Select Properties
6. Select the Advanced tab
7. Within Server options select the Disable recursion check box
8. Select OK

Follow the below steps to disable recursion using the command line:

1. At the command prompt type the below command and press Enter then enter the below code:

      dnscmdServerName/Config/NoRecursion {1|0}

Disable DNS Recursion Windows 2000

Information on how to disable recursive queries on the DNS server for Windows 2000 are in the following URL:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/en/advanced/help/default.asp?url=/windows2000/en/advanced/help/sag_DNS_imp_ModifyServerDefaults.htm

To disable recursion on the DNS server follow the below steps:

1. Select Start
2. Hover over Programs
3. Hover over Administrative Tools
4. Select DNS
5. Within the console tree select the appropriate DNS server
6. Select Properties on the Action menu
7. Select the Advanced tab
8. Within the Server Options select the Disable recursion check box
9. Select OK