Adding reverse zones

 

A reverse zone is an entry in the DNS zone file that enables the translation of  IP addresses to host names. You can add reverse zones in DNS through the server control panel. A special Pointer (PTR)-record type is used to store reverse DNS entries.

To add a reverse zone:

  1. On the top navigation bar, click server.

  2. On the services list, select the Microsoft DNS service, then click overview.

  3. Click add reverse zones. The add reverse zone form is displayed.

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  5. In the reverse lookup zone name text box, enter a name for the zone, then click add.

A reverse zone is created.