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docs: Add DNS guidance for Domain Controllers (#629)

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Add use case for running NetBird on Windows Domain Controllers,
recommending a dedicated group with DNS management disabled to
avoid conflicts with Active Directory DNS services.
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3. If fixed, investigate nameserver configuration
4. If not fixed, issue is unrelated to NetBird DNS
### Use Case 5: Domain Controllers
**Problem**: Running NetBird on a Windows Domain Controller used as a routing peer can cause DNS conflicts, since Domain Controllers rely on their own DNS configuration for Active Directory services.
**Solution**:
1. Create a dedicated group for your Domain Controllers (e.g., "Domain Controllers")
2. Go to **DNS** → **DNS Settings**
3. Add the Domain Controller group to **Disable DNS management for these groups**
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## How Peers Behave in Each Mode