What does Windows error code 9704 (DNS_ERROR_UNKNOWN_RECORD_TYPE) mean?

 
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DNS_ERROR_UNKNOWN_RECORD_TYPE

DNS_ERROR_UNKNOWN_RECORD_TYPE means the requested DNS resource-record type is not recognized in the current operation. It can indicate a misspelled type, unsupported management tooling, an older server, or raw data that is being interpreted under the wrong type.

What to check

  • Verify the intended DNS record type and whether the installed DNS Server version and tools support it.
  • Inspect an existing record of that type through a supported query before attempting to create or edit one.
  • Avoid reclassifying the data as another record type just to bypass the error.

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