Event Message:
DNS server encountered invalid A record, in zone file filename , line number. A records must be at name within the zone, with the exception of "glue" A records which are at hostname given in an NS record contained in zone.
Source |
Event Log |
Event ID |
Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|
DNS |
System |
247 |
Error |
Explanation:
The A record is used to map a domain host to an IP address. An A record might be invalid due to an incorrect IP address, an incorrect host name, or formatting errors.
User Action:
Edit the database file: 1. In Windows 2000 Explorer, go to the Systemroot\System32\Dns directory. 2. Double-click the specified file, and select Notepad to open it. 3. Edit the specified line in the invalid A record. 4. Save and close the database file. 5. Stop and restart the DNS server service.