Type
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DNS\Zones\ zone-name
Data type |
Range |
Default value |
---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
1 | 2 |
(There is no default value for this entry.) |
Description
Specifies the type of zone represented by the subkey.
Value |
Meaning |
---|---|
1 |
Primary zone |
2 |
Secondary zone |
Change method
To change the value of this entry, use the DNS console. Right-click the zone name, click Properties, click the General tab, and then click Change. The first two options, pertaining to primary zones, correspond to a value of 1. The final option, Standard secondary, corresponds to a value of 2.
Activation method
You can change entries while the DNS server is running by using the DNS console.
Caution
Do not change this value by editing the registry. If this entry is deleted or is set to an incorrect value, the Domain Name System (DNS) server will not load the zone.
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