A forward DNS server group is a collection of one or more external DNS servers. Grouping a set of external DNS servers together to a forward DNS server group reduces the configuration efforts. You can assign a single forward DNS server group as default forwarders for a forward zone instead of specifying multiple DNS servers individually.
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To create a forward DNS server group, complete the following:
- From the Cloud Services Infoblox Portal, click ManageConfigure > Networking -> DNS Server Groups -> Create -> Forward DNS Server Group.
- On the Create Forward DNS Server Group page, specify the following:
- Name: Type a name that provides a meaningful reference for this set of servers.
- Description: Optionally, enter additional information about the forward DNS Server Group.
- DNS Servers: Select the DNS Servers from the list.
- FORWARDERS: Click Add and select one of the following options for every server that you are adding to the DNS server group.
- Forward to Address: Enter an external IP address to which you want to forward the queries.
- Forward to HostNIOS-X Server: Select a host NIOS-X Server address from the drop-down list. The queries against the zone are forwarded to this hostNIOS-X Server.
- Forward to DNS Server Group: Select a DNS Server Group from the drop-down list. The servers in the DNS Server Group serves the zone and forward queries.
Tags: Click Add to associate keys with the reverse-mapping zone and specify the following details:
KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department.
VALUE: Enter a value for the key.
To remove a tag, select the respective check box and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For information about tags, see Managing Tags.
Click Save & Close to save.