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WMI Filter is a query in WQL used with Group Policy Objects to apply policies based on specific conditions on target machines. The document also outlines six main DNS Resource Record types in the Forward Lookup Zone, including A, MX, SRV, NS, SOA, and CNAME records, each serving distinct functions for name resolution and domain management. Additionally, it describes various DNS troubleshooting tools such as Nslookup, Dnscmd, Dnslint, and Ipconfig, which assist in diagnosing and managing DNS issues.

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WMI Filter is a query in WQL used with Group Policy Objects to apply policies based on specific conditions on target machines. The document also outlines six main DNS Resource Record types in the Forward Lookup Zone, including A, MX, SRV, NS, SOA, and CNAME records, each serving distinct functions for name resolution and domain management. Additionally, it describes various DNS troubleshooting tools such as Nslookup, Dnscmd, Dnslint, and Ipconfig, which assist in diagnosing and managing DNS issues.

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1- What is WMI Filter


WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) Filter is a query written in WQL (WMI
Query Language) that is used with Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Function: It allows a GPO to apply only if certain conditions on the target machine are true.
Examples:
Apply a policy only on Windows 10 devices.
Apply a policy only if the machine has more than 4GB of RAM.
Benefit: Gives precise control over where and when GPOs are applied.

2- DNS Resource Record Types in the Forward


Lookup Zone
The Forward Lookup Zone in DNS resolves names → IP addresses.
Here are the six main record types:

A Record (Address Record)


Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.
Example: www.example.com → 192.168.1.10
Use: Basic name-to-IP resolution.
MX Record (Mail Exchange)
Defines the mail server for a domain.
Example: example.com → mail.example.com
Use: Directs email traffic.
SRV Record (Service Record)
Specifies services (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos) and the servers hosting them.
Example: Used by Active Directory to locate Domain Controllers.
Use: Service discovery.
NS Record (Name Server Record)
Lists the authoritative name servers for a domain.
Example: example.com → ns1.example.com
Use: Defines who manages the domain.
SOA Record (Start of Authority)
Created automatically with a zone.
Contains zone information such as:
Primary DNS server
Administrator email
Serial number (zone version)
Use: Authoritative information about the zone.
CNAME Record (Canonical Name / Alias Record)
Maps one hostname to another (alias).
Example: ftp.example.com → server1.example.com
Use: Multiple names pointing to the same server.

3- DNS Troubleshooting Tools


1) Nslookup
Function: Queries DNS servers to test name resolution.
When to use: Troubleshooting DNS name/IP resolution problems.
Examples: nslookup example.com # Name → IP nslookup 8.8.8.8 # IP → Name

2) Dnscmd
Function: Command-line tool for managing DNS servers.
When to use: To create, delete, or modify zones and records without GUI.
Examples: dnscmd /enumzones dnscmd /zoneadd example.com /primary dnscmd
/recordadd example.com www A 192.168.1.10

3) Dnslint
Function: Verifies DNS health and consistency.
When to use: To troubleshoot DNS resolution or mail-related DNS issues.
Examples: dnslint /d example.com # Checks a domain dnslint /ad /s 192.168.1.1
# Checks AD-related DNS

4) Ipconfig
Function: General network tool; can refresh DNS cache.
When to use: If DNS cache is stale or name resolution is failing.
Examples: ipconfig /flushdns # Clear DNS cache ipconfig /displaydns # Show
cached DNS entries ipconfig /registerdns # Register computer in DNS

5) DNS Server Monitoring


Function: Monitors DNS server activity and errors.
When to use: To track performance, errors, or unusual DNS activity.
Examples:
Event Viewer: Check DNS service errors/warnings.
Performance Monitor (Perfmon): Monitor DNS query counts and server load.

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