DNS Requirement

DNS names are not required for installing ZENworks Server Management in a NetWare-only environment. However, if you install Server Management software to even one Windows, Linux, or Solaris server in your network, DNS is required.

Management and Monitoring Services does not require DNS.

If you need DNS and do not have it in use for the Windows, Linux, or Solaris servers where you will install Server Management software (only Policy and Distribution Services, Server Inventory, and Remote Management), see Ensuring Successful DNS Name Resolution for information on setting it up.

If DNS is in use on your network, you must have a DNS name server that can perform forward and reverse hostname resolution for all servers where ZENworks Server Management components are installed. This information is also covered under Ensuring Successful DNS Name Resolution.