# Configuring DNS server

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Note! For the functionality of importing groups and users from Microsoft Active Directory to work, the IES server must be installed on the Windows platform.\
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If you use Linux and need the AD integration, [join your Linux server to the AD](https://enterprise-ipi-en.hideez.com/ipi-enterprise-server/administration/connecting-linux-server-to-active-directory-1)
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In the network settings of the server, you need to specify the AD server address as DNS:

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