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Preferred and Alternate DNS servers

Marius - Roma 371 Reputation points
2021-04-14T16:10:38.623+00:00

On Windows 10 PCs (and in all Windows machines) I can configure a Preferred and an Alternate DNS.
What exactly are the conditions under which alternate DNS is queried?
Only if Preferred DNS is down?
Even if the Preferred DNS cannot resolve the domain name?
What are the exact conditions?
Regards
marius

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  1. Candy Luo 12,701 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-04-15T02:23:20.04+00:00

    Hi,

    If DNS client does not receive a response from primary DNS server, then it will send DNS query to secondary DNS server. A negative response, such as "name not found" is also considered a valid response.

    The following articles can help you understand DNS query process, you could have a look:

    DNS client resolver behavior

    Best Regards,
    Candy

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-04-14T16:17:47.637+00:00

    If the primary fails to reply then the alternate would be used. If the primary returns a reply that cannot resolve the alternate is not used.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-04-15T02:26:26.07+00:00

    Any progress or updates?

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