topic Required DNS and AD servers deatils in Simulator Discussions https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/Required-DNS-and-AD-servers-deatils/m-p/451447#M3091 <P>Hi,</P><P>I am setting up new simulator. I have downloaded lab and setup is completed. I need help on setup DNS and AD for CIFS setup. in lab guide I did't see any DNS and AD sever details.</P> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:40:05 GMT Prashanthkalvala 2025-06-04T09:40:05Z Required DNS and AD servers deatils https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/Required-DNS-and-AD-servers-deatils/m-p/451447#M3091 <P>Hi,</P><P>I am setting up new simulator. I have downloaded lab and setup is completed. I need help on setup DNS and AD for CIFS setup. in lab guide I did't see any DNS and AD sever details.</P> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:40:05 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/Required-DNS-and-AD-servers-deatils/m-p/451447#M3091 Prashanthkalvala 2025-06-04T09:40:05Z Re: Required DNS and AD servers deatils https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/Required-DNS-and-AD-servers-deatils/m-p/451459#M3092 <P>You would need a Windows server and run dcpromo ..that would run through a wizard to setup&nbsp; DNS&nbsp; server and AD roles for your domain .&nbsp;</P><P>Alternatively if you do not need the full functionality a workgroup may work&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://kb.netapp.com/onprem/ontap/da/NAS/Is_Workgroup_Mode_Supported_for_CIFS_or_SMB_in_ONTAP#:~:text=Answer,Yes%2C%20workgroup%20mode%20is%20supported." target="_blank">Is Workgroup Mode Supported for CIFS/SMB in ONTAP? - NetApp Knowledge Base</A></P> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:15:53 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/Required-DNS-and-AD-servers-deatils/m-p/451459#M3092 Brando 2024-03-18T13:15:53Z