Setting up DNS

It is important to have the DNS lookup zones configured before installing K2 blackpearl. During the configuration of the K2 components, connections will be made to the various server roles to ensure that the components can talk to each other appropriately. If the DNS settings are incorrect, your K2 environment will not function correctly.

DNS entries must be added by a domain administrator who has rights to add DNS host entries.

To set up the DNS, follow the below steps:

	On the Domain Controller, open the DNS Management Console (Administrative Tools > DNS, or run dnsmgmt.msc, or find DNS in the Server Manager)
	Expand the Forward Lookup Zones node, and add a New Host (A or AAAA) to your domain
	In the New Host window, enter in the appropriate name and IP Address, make sure the Create associated pointer (PTR) record check box is checked, and click Add Host

If you are using a cluster, be sure to use the virtual IP address of the cluster.

Repeat the above steps for as many servers as you have in your K2 environment.

While infrastructure changes are required by K2, each environment is different and has its peculiarities which must be taken into account. Modifying the infrastructure could have unforeseen results if the changes are not appropriately understood or managed. Given the broad spectrum of underlying infrastructure utilized, it is recommended that a panel or committee with appropriate skill in each area concerned be assembled to outline the underlying infrastructure changes and gauge the impact of the required changes.