Microsoft AZ-800 Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's AZ-800 exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

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SIMULATION

Task 9

You need to replicate a read-only copy of a DNS zone named contosoxom to SRV2.

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Objective:

Create a read-only copy of the DNS zone contoso.com on SRV2.

Step-by-Step Guide: Using a Secondary Zone

Step 1: Log in to SRV2

Step 2: Open DNS Manager

Press Windows + R, type dnsmgmt.msc, and press Enter.

Step 3: Create a Secondary Zone

In the DNS Manager, expand the server node for SRV2.

Right-click Forward Lookup Zones and select New Zone.

The New Zone Wizard opens.

Step 4: Configure the Secondary Zone

Zone Type:

Select Secondary zone and click Next.

Zone Name:

Type contoso.com and click Next.

Master DNS Servers:

Enter the IP address of the master DNS server that hosts the primary zone (e.g., SRV1's IP).

Click Next.

Finish:

Review the settings and click Finish.

Step 5: Allow Zone Transfers on the Primary Server

On SRV1 (or the DNS server hosting the primary zone):

Open DNS Manager.

Right-click the contoso.com zone and select Properties.

Go to the Zone Transfers tab.

Check Allow zone transfers.

Specify SRV2's IP address (or allow to any server if needed).

Step 6: Verify Zone Replication

On SRV2, refresh the Forward Lookup Zones in DNS Manager.

The contoso.com zone should now appear as a Secondary zone.

Check the Zone Transfer status to ensure it successfully replicated.

by Marcelle at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Tesha

18 days ago

Just remember, it's a copy. No changes will affect the original.

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Dorathy

23 days ago

I’m worried about the read-only aspect. What if I mess up?

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Ronald

29 days ago

I feel confident about it. Just need to follow the steps.

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Rosalind

1 month ago

This task is tricky. Replicating DNS zones can be complex.

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Britt

1 month ago

This seems straightforward, but I'm a bit skeptical about the replication speed.

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Marjory

1 month ago

I thought read-only copies were only for backups?

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Louvenia

2 months ago

Wait, are we sure SRV2 can handle the load?

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Franchesca

2 months ago

Totally agree, that's the best way to do it!

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Kanisha

2 months ago

You can use the `dnscmd` command for this.

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Isabelle

2 months ago

Replicating a DNS zone? Easy peasy. Just don't forget to bring your crystal ball to predict any future issues.

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Maile

2 months ago

Hmm, read-only zone... I hope there's no need for any changes down the line.

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Gwen

3 months ago

I'm on it! Time to show off my DNS ninja skills.

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

Replicating a read-only DNS zone? Sounds like a piece of cake! What could possibly go wrong?

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France

3 months ago

This looks straightforward, but I wonder if there are any gotchas we should watch out for.

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Arlene

4 months ago

I feel like I might have seen something about this in the study materials, but I need to double-check the difference between primary and secondary zones.

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Harris

4 months ago

I think the steps involve using PowerShell, but I can't recall the exact commands for setting up the read-only zone.

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Jina

4 months ago

This seems similar to a question we did in the last practice exam about zone transfers.

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Venita

4 months ago

I remember practicing DNS replication, but I'm not sure if I covered read-only copies specifically.

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Destiny

4 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. I'll just need to configure the secondary zone on SRV2 and make sure the replication is working properly. Shouldn't be too difficult.

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Mozell

4 months ago

Replicating a read-only DNS zone, huh? I wonder if there are any potential gotchas I should watch out for. Guess I'll have to read the instructions closely.

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