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The screenshot alone does not show enough detail to say whether the DNS is correct. As posted an image and asked if it is correct, note that 's "What?" reflects the same problem: small images or missing context make verification hard. As pointed out, keeping the original post updated with clearer data helps validators.

Quick checklist to confirm a Windows DNS server is configured sensibly:

  • Network adapter DNS entries: the server should typically list its own IP address as the preferred DNS (use the NIC IP, not 127.0.0.1), and an alternate internal DNS or other DC if available.
  • Forwarders/root hints: forwarders to your ISP or a trusted public resolver are OK for internet lookups; root hints are the fallback.
  • Zones: ensure a forward lookup zone for the domain and a reverse lookup zone for the server subnet exist. For Active Directory, zones should usually be AD‑integrated and allow secure dynamic updates.
  • Records and replication: confirm the name (A) records for servers exist and that zone replication is healthy.
  • Service and logs: DNS Server service must be running and Event Viewer should not show persistent DNS errors.

Useful checks and commands to paste into a post (verifiers commonly request these outputs):

ipconfig /all
nslookup <hostname> <dns-server-ip>
nslookup -type=soa <your-domain>
dcdiag /test:DNS   (if this is a domain controller)

Cautions: do not set a domain controller to use an external DNS as its primary resolver; changing DNS settings on live AD servers can affect authentication and replication. If the screenshot is the only input, provide a full-resolution image plus the command outputs above for a definitive check.

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What?

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you need to update your original posts and not start new ones for the same one.

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