Article ID: 953317 - Last Review: June 10, 2009 - Revision: 3.0 A primary DNS zone file may not transfer to the secondary DNS servers in Windows Server 2008
On This PageSYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario:
Additionally, the following error message is logged on the Windows Server 2008 server: Event Type: Error Event Source: DNS Event Category: None Event ID: 6527 Description: Zone msprod.msp expired before it could obtain a successful zone transfer or update from a master server acting as its source for the zone. The zone has been shut down. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. CAUSEThis issue occurs when the primary DNS server has a very
large number of changes. During the DNS Zone Transfer, the secondary DNS server
requests an incremental zone transfer (IXFR) of the zone. When a very large
number of changes occur on the primary DNS server, the primary DNS server
cannot service an IXFR query. Instead, the primary DNS server responds to the
IXFR query with a full zone transfer (AXFR) response. The secondary DNS server
ends the transfer because it expects an IXFR request and not an AXFR request.
Because the secondary DNS server is never able to complete a zone transfer, all
records in the zone on the secondary server eventually expire. This results in
an empty zone. RESOLUTIONHotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for
which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a
hotfix is not available for that language.Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the “Hotfix Request” page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page. PrerequisitesYou must have Windows Server 2008 installed to apply this hotfix.Note Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008. Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Note The .manifest files and the .mum files that are installed in each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista" section. These files and their associated .cat (security catalog) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The .cat files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. The attributes of these security files are not listed. For all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008Collapse this table
For all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008Collapse this table
Additional file information for Windows Server 2008Additional files for all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008Collapse this table
Additional files for all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008Collapse this table
STATUSMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section. MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about
software update terminology, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/
)
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates REFERENCESFor more information about DNS, visit the following
Microsoft Web site: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc958970.aspx
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc958970.aspx)
For more information, click the following article number
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 164017
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/164017/
)
Explanation of a DNS Zone Transfer
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