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Version: 2.2.1-preview

AD-DNS-12 - AD DS SRV record details should be retrievable

Michael SouleMerill Fernando
Contributed by Michael Soule with Merill FernandoAll contributors →

Overview​

Detailed SRV record information is critical for:

  • Troubleshooting: Understanding which servers provide which services
  • Security auditing: Verifying only authorized servers are advertised
  • Capacity planning: Understanding service distribution across DCs
  • Incident response: Quickly identifying affected services

SRV records contain priority and weight values that control client behavior. Understanding these values helps ensure optimal and secure service location.

Security Recommendation​

Review SRV record details regularly:

  • Verify target hosts are authorized domain controllers
  • Check priority and weight values are appropriate
  • Monitor for unauthorized SRV record additions
  • Ensure SRV records are protected from modification

How the Test Works​

This test provides detailed information about each AD DS SRV record, including:

  • Service and protocol
  • Target host and port
  • Priority and weight values
  • Test-MtAdDnsAdSrvRecordCount - Counts AD DS SRV records

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDAD-DNS-12
SeverityInfo
SuiteActive Directory
CategoryAD.DNS
PowerShell testTest-MtAdDnsAdSrvRecordDetails
TagsAD, AD-DNS-12, AD.DNS

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/ad/dns/Test-MtAdDnsAdSrvRecordDetails.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/ad/dns/Test-MtAdDnsAdSrvRecordDetails.ps1