NoteHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DNS\Parameters
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_BINARY | IP address[, IP address] ... (dotted decimal form) | (Blank) |
Lists the IP addresses bound to the DNS server. If there are no addresses in the value of this entry or if this entry does not appear in the registry, the DNS server attempts to bind to all IP addresses on the computer.
The default value is optimal for most servers. However, you might need to exclude certain interfaces, especially if you are running Windows NT 4.0 SP1 or earlier, which cannot bind to more than 15 IP addresses. Also, on Windows NT 4.0 and earlier and Windows 2000, the DNS server does not detect and bind to more than 35 interfaces properly.
To change the value of this entry, use the Interfaces dialog in the DNS console or Dnscmd.exe, a tool included with the Windows 2000 Support Tools. Your changes are effective immediately; you do not have to restart the DNS server.
DNS reads its registry entries only when it starts. You can change entries while the DNS server is running by using the DNS console. If you change entries by editing the registry, the changes are not effective until you restart the DNS server.
Note
This feature does not usually improve the performance of DNS servers running Windows 2000.