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The Host record for the local computer can't be found in the DNS database [HostRecordMissing]

Exchange Setup can't continue because the Host (A) record for this computer can't be found in the DNS zone for the domain. Setup requires a valid A record for the server, and Exchange uses email server A records to find the IP address of the next hop to send messages.

To resolve this issue:

For information about DNS name resolution, troubleshooting, and A records, see the following:

Having problems? Ask for help in the Exchange forums. Visit the forums at: Exchange Server.