I want configure domain locally

Manish Chawda 426 Reputation points
2021-10-16T12:46:33.303+00:00

Hi,

Say for example I have configured domain locally with name as host.com
I want that it resolves internally but as soon as I browse with that domain, it resolves externally with actual site.
What to do so that whatever domains I configure that resolves internally only.

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
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  1. Junk 430 101 Reputation points
    2021-10-16T14:09:17.197+00:00

    You’ll need to setup hosts file on the individual server pointing to wait he internal updates address you want.

    If this is an Active Directory domains n you created with an AD integrated DNS server it should know it’s authoritative for that zone and DNS should resolve to a domain controller.

    If the AD domain is not host.com you can use the host file method or add host.com zone to your DNS server and then create a host entry.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-16T13:10:58.263+00:00

    but as soon as I browse with that domain, it resolves externally with actual site

    Creating a windows domain does not also create a web site. It sounds like you may have chosen a name that's already in use as a website. Not clear what the end goal is here. You can search here for something unique.
    https://www.godaddy.com/

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  2. Limitless Technology 39,371 Reputation points
    2021-10-19T09:22:58.107+00:00

    Hi there,

    An internal domain is a domain owned or controlled by your organization.

    First you need your external IP address, if you want anyone else to reach your domain.
    Second you need a DNS server that holds your domain record, and uses an A Host record to point to your external IP. Then you need to setup your domain to use that DNS server.

    Find and fix issues after adding your domain https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/get-help-with-domains/find-and-fix-issues?view=o365-worldwide

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