Dynamic DNS updates do not work if the DHCP client service stops (264539)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q264539 SYMPTOMS
The client computer does not send dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) updates to the DNS server even though the Register this connection's address in DNS option is selected.
You receive the following error forcing DNS registration:
IPCONFIG /REGISTERDNS
Windows 2000 IP Configuration
Error: The system cannot find the file specified.
: Refreshing DNS names Additionally, you may receive the following error message when you try to use the netdiag /fix command to correct DNS registration problems: Warning!!!
LDAP unable to register SPN record for <FQDN> CAUSE
Dynamic DNS registration relies on the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client service to perform dynamic updates. When you disable or set the DHCP client service to start manually, it prevents dynamic DNS updates from occurring. Even if the client or server uses a static Internet Protocol (IP) address, the DHCP client service must be running for dynamic DNS updates to occur.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, you must configure the DHCP client service to start automatically when your computer system starts.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/20/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbnetwork kbprb KB264539 |
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