What does Windows error code 9707 (DNS_ERROR_CNAME_LOOP) mean?

 
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DNS_ERROR_NAME_NOT_IN_ZONE DNS_ERROR_NODE_IS_CNAME

DNS_ERROR_CNAME_LOOP

DNS_ERROR_CNAME_LOOP means following CNAME aliases leads back to a name already visited. Resolvers cannot produce a stable canonical answer from a circular alias chain.

What to check

  • Trace the CNAME chain from the failing name until it repeats.
  • Correct the alias that closes the loop and point it at a real canonical record instead.
  • Check deployment automation for reciprocal aliases created by renames or failover scripts.
Resolve-DnsName -Name "alias.contoso.com" -Server "dns-server" -DnsOnly

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