How to create Primary Zones in Windows Server 2012

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To manage DNS, we have to create a Primary Zone because by default, there is no zone to manage records at all. The following article will show you how to create Primary Zones in Windows Server 2012.

Step 1 - To manage DNS, go to Server Manager → Tools → DNS → Right click on "Forward Lookup Zone" → New Zone.

Server Manager

Step 2 - Select "Primary Zone" and then click Next.

Primary Zone

Step 3 - Enter the name of the Primary Zone that you want to manage the records.

Enter a name for Primary Zone

Step 4 - Select the option "Create a new file with this filename".

Create a new file with this filename

Step 5 - If you want to update this zone's record manually, you must select "Do not allow dynamic Updates", as shown in the following screenshot.

Manual update

Step 6 - Click the Finish button.

Finish

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