DNS Configuration Script

Overview

This PowerShell script automates the installation and configuration of DNS services on a Windows Server environment. It specifically:

• Creates specified DNS zones with defined replication scopes.
• Adds A records to these zones for specific hosts.

Script Features

• Zone Creation: Customizable DNS zone creation with options for replication scope.
• Record Addition: Adds A records to DNS zones for simplified network management.
• Error Handling: Stops execution on error to prevent partial configurations.
• Verbose Logging: Provides detailed logs of each operation for troubleshooting and verification.

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows Server (with PowerShell 5.1 or later).
• Permissions: Must be run with administrative privileges.
• Network Configuration: Ensure network settings are appropriate for DNS service operation.
• DNS Installed on a Windows System: Script will verify service, if not present, alert and exit.

Usage

1. Download the Script:

   • Clone this repository or download the script directly.

2. Run the Script:

   • Open PowerShell as Administrator.
   • Navigate to the script's directory:

     cd path\to\script\directory

   • Execute the script:

     .\fake_net.ps1 -Verbose

   The -Verbose flag is optional but recommended for full logging.

Functions

• Update-DNSZone: Adds a new DNS zone with specified replication settings.
• Add-ARecord: Adds an A record to a specified DNS zone.

Configuration

DNS Zones CSV Format and Output Structure

CSV File Format

The CSV file used by this script should adhere to the following format:

Column Name	Description
ZoneName	The name of the DNS zone. Should be RFC 2606 compliant for testing (e.g., example.test).
Replication	The replication scope of the DNS zone, typically "Domain".
RecordName	The name of the DNS record within the zone.
IPAddress	The IP address associated with the record. Should be RFC 5737 compliant for testing (e.g., 192.0.2.1).

Example CSV Content

ZoneName,Replication,RecordName,IPAddress
example.test,Domain,dl,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,games,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,livegames,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,blogspot,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,content,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,xin,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,link54154415,192.0.2.1
example.test,Domain,tools,192.0.2.1