What does Windows error code 9603 (DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_OPERATION) mean?

 
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DNS_ERROR_NO_ZONE_INFO DNS_ERROR_ZONE_CONFIGURATION_ERROR

DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_OPERATION

DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_OPERATION means the requested action does not apply to the zone in its current type or state. For example, an operation suitable for a primary zone may not be valid against a secondary, stub, or read-only zone.

What to check

  • Check the zone type and whether the target server hosts a writable copy.
  • Use the appropriate primary or AD-integrated DNS server for changes that require write access.
  • Do not convert a zone type solely to bypass the error; first confirm its replication and transfer design.
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