DNS question I have a question regarding internal and external namespaces for win2k's DNS setup. I am trying to set up a home network and am planning my *little* DNS namespace I have heard its better to separate the internal and external namespaces. One of the reasons given is that if you use your public namespace on your internal DNS network then there could be a problem with internal clients being able to resolve internet names. But I don't understand why?? If I used a public namespace internally and used DNS forwarders to point to my ISP's DNS servers, why wouldn't my internal clients be able to resolve external names ? Thanks!

Your clients will not have a problem resolving public domains. The reason why it is bes practive to keep the namespace seperate is beacuse hackers could do an nslookup on your dns server and resolve your private addresses as well. Also you most likely only have 5 or 10 servers you want registered and open to the world like your web and MX records.