Event Message:

DNS server encountered unsupported "directory" directive in file filename , line number. All database files must be located in the "%SystemRoot%\\system32\\dns" directory.

Source

Event Log

Event ID

Event Type

DNS

System

122

Warning

Explanation:

If you are using database files that have been imported from a non-Microsoft DNS server, you must install these files in the Systemroot\System32\Dns directory. Before importing the files, use a text editor to edit the files so that the directory command identifies the Dns directory.

User Action:

If the specified file is a boot file that you have imported from another DNS server, stop the Microsoft DNS server service. Verify that all databases that were imported are located in the Systemroot\System32\Dns directory. If they are, rename the boot file to Boot.bak and restart the DNS server service. The DNS server will now boot from the Registry.