Windows Server: How to install DNS on Core
Summary: This article provides information about installing the DNS Server role on a server running Windows Server Core using Windows PowerShell.
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Instructions
Perform the following steps to install the DNS Server role on a server running Windows Server Core:
1. Type Start PowerShell in the Command Prompt window to start Windows PowerShell.
2. To install DNS Server Type the following command.
Install-WindowsFeature DNS

Affected Products
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 2012 Server, Microsoft Windows 2012 Server R2Products
PowerEdge XR2, Poweredge C4140, PowerEdge C6400, PowerEdge C6420, PowerEdge C6520, PowerEdge C6525, PowerEdge FC640, PowerEdge M640, PowerEdge M640 (for PE VRTX), PowerEdge MX5016s, PowerEdge MX740C, PowerEdge MX750c, PowerEdge MX840C, PowerEdge R240
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Article Number: 000121323
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 05 Dec 2024
Version: 6
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