What does Windows error code 9611 (DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_TYPE) mean?

 
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DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_TYPE

DNS_ERROR_INVALID_ZONE_TYPE means the requested zone type is not valid in the current configuration. Primary, secondary, stub, and AD-integrated zones have different storage, transfer, and write behaviors.

What to check

  • Confirm the intended design: authoritative writable primary, read-only secondary, stub referral zone, or AD-integrated zone.
  • Check whether the chosen zone type is compatible with the server role and the selected storage or replication option.
  • Do not use a secondary zone where write access or dynamic updates are required.

Review existing zone data before changing the type because storage, replication, and update behavior depend on the selected zone model.

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