How do you create a new application directory partition?

Use the DnsCmd command to create an application directory partition. To do this, use the following syntax:

DnsCmd ServerName /CreateDirectoryPartition FQDN of partition

To create an application directory partition that is named CustomDNSPartition on a domain controller that is named DC-1, follow these steps:

·         Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.

·         Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

dnscmd DC-1 /createdirectorypartition CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com When the application directory partition has been successfully created, the following information appears: DNS Server DC-1 created directory partition: CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com Command completed successfully.