What does Windows error code 9101 (DNS_ERROR_KEYMASTER_REQUIRED) mean?

 
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DNS_ERROR_RCODE_BADTIME DNS_ERROR_NOT_ALLOWED_ON_SIGNED_ZONE

DNS_ERROR_KEYMASTER_REQUIRED

DNS_ERROR_KEYMASTER_REQUIRED means that the requested DNSSEC signing-key operation was sent to an authoritative DNS server that is not the zone's Key Master. The Key Master generates and manages signing keys for a signed zone.

What to check

  • Confirm that the target server hosts a primary, authoritative copy of the zone and identify the current Key Master.
  • Run the key-management action on the current Key Master instead of on a secondary or another authoritative server.
  • When the role must move, use the documented Key Master transfer procedure rather than manually changing zone records.
Get-DnsServerDnsSecZoneSetting -ZoneName "example.com"

Microsoft: DNSSEC Key Master

Microsoft: Get-DnsServerDnsSecZoneSetting

Microsoft: Transfer the DNSSEC Key Master role


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