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Version: v8

KB: 4005

How to configure DNS record with load balancing?​

Problem Statement​

Client want to balance load or traffic on certain IP for a particular Zone. ​

NOTE

  • A DNS zone is a section of the DNS namespace that is managed by a specific authoritative DNS server. In GSLB, zones help define and control how traffic is routed to different servers based on load, location, or health checks.

  • A DNS record in GSLB defines how traffic is distributed across multiple data centers or servers. These records help direct users to the best-performing or nearest server based on policies like:

Solution​

The client can achieve the above requirement by utilising the Load Balancing Algorithm under Haltdos GSLB. ​

  1. Login into Haltdos console.

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  1. Now go to Apps > GSLB > Go to Listener > Zones > Configure a Zone > click on Save Changes.

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  1. After creating a Zone User have to create its Record as well.

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  1. Click on Add Record > configure Zone Record as shown below,
  2. Select Load Balancing from drop down LB Algorithm > Click on Save Record.

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Note:- LB Algorithm can only be applied when Record Type is A or Quad A ("AAAA").