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ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone

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ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone is accessible with the help of DnsServer module. To configure DnsServer, go through this link.

Synopsis

Converts a zone to a DNS primary zone.

Description

The ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone cmdlet converts a Domain Name System (DNS) zone to a DNS primary zone. Use this cmdlet to promote a secondary zone to a primary zone on the server. For a file-backed zone, ensure there is only one server that hosts the primary zone.

Parameters

-AsJob

Runs the cmdlet as a background job. Use this parameter to run commands that take a long time to complete.

The cmdlet immediately returns an object that represents the job and then displays the command prompt. You can continue to work in the session while the job completes. To manage the job, use the *-Job cmdlets. To get the job results, use the Receive-Job cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-CimSession

Runs the cmdlet in a remote session or on a remote computer. Enter a computer name or a session object, such as the output of a New-CimSession or Get-CimSession cmdlet. The default is the current session on the local computer.

Type:CimSession[]
Aliases:Session
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ComputerName

Specifies a DNS server. If you do not specify this parameter, the command runs on the local system. You can specify an IP address or any value that resolves to an IP address, such as a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), host name, or NETBIOS name.

Type:String
Aliases:Cn
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DirectoryPartitionName

Specifies a directory partition on which to store the zone. Use this parameter when the ReplicationScope parameter has a value of Custom.

Type:String
Position:3
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Force

Converts a zone without prompting you for confirmation. By default, the cmdlet prompts you for confirmation before it proceeds.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-LoadExisting

Indicates that the DNS server loads an existing file for the zone. If you do not specify this parameter, this cmdlet creates default zone records. This parameter is relevant only for file-backed zones.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Name

Specifies the name of a zone.

Type:String
Aliases:ZoneName
Position:1
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-PassThru

Returns an object representing the item with which you are working. By default, this cmdlet does not generate any output.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ReplicationScope

Specifies a partition on which to store an Active Directory-integrated zone. The acceptable values for this parameter are:

Type:String
Accepted values:Forest, Domain, Legacy, Custom
Position:2
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ThrottleLimit

Specifies the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the cmdlet. If this parameter is omitted or a value of 0 is entered, then Windows PowerShell calculates an optimum throttle limit for the cmdlet based on the number of CIM cmdlets that are running on the computer. The throttle limit applies only to the current cmdlet, not to the session or to the computer.

Type:Int32
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ZoneFile

Specifies the name of the zone file. This parameter is only relevant for file-backed DNS.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

Syntax

ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone [-ComputerName <String>] [-Name] <String> [-LoadExisting] [-PassThru] [-Force] [-ReplicationScope] <String> [[-DirectoryPartitionName] <String>] [-CimSession <CimSession[]>] [-ThrottleLimit <Int32>] [-AsJob] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone [-ComputerName <String>] [-Name] <String> [-LoadExisting] [-PassThru] [-Force] -ZoneFile <String> [-CimSession <CimSession[]>] [-ThrottleLimit <Int32>] [-AsJob] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

—————EXAMPLE 1—————
Convert a file-backed zone
PS C:> ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone -Name “Delhi.TOSSolution.com” -PassThru -Verbose -ZoneFile “Delhi.TOSSolution.com” -Force
This command converts zone named Delhi.TOSSolution.com to a file-backed primary zone on the current server. This example uses the Force parameter to skip a confirmation message.

—————EXAMPLE 2—————
Convert an Active Directory-integrated zone
PS C:\>ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone “pune.TOSSolution.com” -PassThru -Verbose -ReplicationScope Domain -Force
This command converts a zone named pune.TOSSolution.com to an Active Directory-integrated primary zone. The zone will be replicated to all DNS servers in the domain. This example uses the Force parameter to skip a confirmation message.

You can check the Version, CommandType and Source of this cmdlet by giving below command.

Get-Command ConvertTo-DnsServerPrimaryZone

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