RE: [ActiveDir] Using non-standard TLDs within Active Directory

[Peter Johnson]

Title: Using non-standard TLDs within Active Directory

I’ve always gone the opposite way. I like the idea of using a completely non-standard TLD for my forest root so that if the company name changes etc it has no effect on the forest. It also enables you to split the internal DNS from the external DNS structure. If the internal DNS structure is ever published to the Internet it will simply be dropped.   I always set mine up with non-standard TLD’s and have never had any issues.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 July 2006 10:20 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: [ActiveDir] Using non-standard TLDs within Active Directory   Does anyone have experience or comments regarding the use of non-standard TLDs within a production AD forest? E.g. xxxxx.nom The name will be used within a production environment - a separate forest will exist for testing and QA. I've always preferred to use standard TLDs in prod [so the name can be registered etc] and permit the non-standard TLD in test forests only. Any comments? Thanks, neil PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies.