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PTR is an abbreviation for pointer record. This pointer record is often used to do a reverse DNS search. DNS means DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM. These searches are done in order to figure out someone's IP address.

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If you have not modified the default settings for dns on the dhcp client or server what client record or records will the dhcp server update in dns?

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How can a DHCP server be configured to not register A and PTR records if a DNS record with a different name already exists?

To configure a DHCP server to not register A and PTR records if a DNS record with a different name already exists, you can modify the DHCP server settings to enable the "Always dynamically update DNS A and PTR records" option while also specifying the "Dynamically update DNS records only if requested by the DHCP clients" setting. This ensures that the DHCP server will check for existing DNS records before attempting to register new ones. Additionally, you may need to set proper permissions on the DNS zones to prevent unwanted updates. Always consult your specific DHCP and DNS server documentation for exact configuration steps.


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