A static record is not updated to a dynamic record as expected in the Windows Server MMC

Applies to: Windows Server 2008 R2 DatacenterWindows Server 2008 R2 EnterpriseWindows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems More

Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • In Windows Server 2008, you use the DNS Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to create a static A record in an Active Directory-integrated DNS zone.
  • In the DNS MMC, on the View menu, you enable Advanced.
  • You view the properties for the static A record.
  • You click to select the Delete this record when it becomes stale check box.
In this scenario, the Timestamp attribute is not populated as expected. Additionally, the A record is not updated to a dynamic record.

Workaround

To work around this issue, use the Dnscmd ageallrecords command to set the time stamp.

More Information

For more information about the Dnscmd ageallrecords command, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc756116(WS.10).aspx