DNS/DHCP Management Console

DNS Server Objects

A DNS server enables DNS name to IP address and IP address to DNS name resolution. To access DNS Server object property pages, select a DNS Server object from the bottom panel of the utility window.

Zones. Use this tab to view the list of zones serviced by this server and to view its IP addresses, etc.

Forwarding List. Specifies the IP addresses of DNS servers to which queries are forwarded from this server, when it is unable to resolve queries from an authoritative data or cache. Unresolved queries are sent to these servers before they are sent to root servers. This field is related to Forward option.

No-Forward List. Specifies a list of domain names whose unresolved queries will not be forwarded to other DNS servers.

Options. Use this tab to enable audit trail, event logging, etc. for the server.

SNMP Trap Options.

Key List.

Available DNS Keys: Displays a list of DNS keys that are available in the eDirectory tree. These keys can be associated with the DNS server.
Selected DNS Keys:
Displays a list of DNS Keys that are associated with the DNS server.

NOTE: To add or remove multiple keys, use the Ctrl key to select the keys. Then click Add or Remove appropriately.

Control Lists. Use this tab to specify the Access Control to the server.

To add a value to the list, click Add. To remove an item from the list, select the item and click Delete.

Advanced. Use this tab to specify additional global server and zone options.


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