How to set DNS on Windows Server

1. Open the “Server Manager” and click on the “Local Server” from the left pane.
2. In the “Local Server” pane, click on the “Ethernet” link next to “NIC”.
3. In the “Ethernet” pane, click on the “Properties” link.
4. In the “Ethernet Properties” dialog box, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on the “Properties” button.
5. In the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” dialog box, select the “Use the following DNS server addresses” radio button.
6. In the “Preferred DNS server” field, enter the IP address of your primary DNS server.
7. In the “Alternate DNS server” field, enter the IP address of your secondary DNS server (if you have one).
8. Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
9. If you have IPv6 enabled, repeat steps 4-8 for the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” option.

That’s it! Your Windows Server 2019 is now configured with your DNS server(s).