Modifying a Generic Record

To modify a Generic record, complete the following:

1. From the Cloud Services Portal, click Manage -> DNS -> Zones.

2. Click the DNS view.

3. Click the zone.

4. Click the Edit button for the particular record and select Edit.

5. On the Edit a record page, modify the following as required:
   

   • Name: Enter a name for the record. 
   • Select Zone: Select an associated zone from the column selector.
   • Type: Enter the type of the record. 
   • Record Fields: Click Add to add a record. Select the Field Type. Specify the Value, and Length where applicable. The following field types are available:
     • Base64 - encoded data
     • Hexadecimal sequence
     • 8-bit unsigned integer
     • 16-bit unsigned integer
     • 32-bit unsigned integer
     • IPv4 address
     • IPv6 address
     • ASCII string
     • Domain name
     • Presentation
   • Description: Enter a descriptive comment about the Generic Record.
   • TTL: Enter a numeric value and select Seconds, Minutes, Hours, and Days from the drop-down.
   • Disable for DNS Protocol: Click this check box to temporarily disable for DNS Protocol. 
   • Tags: Click Add to associate keys with values. 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 such as San Jose (for location), or Accounts (for department).    
     • To remove a tag, select the respective check box and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For more information about tags, see Managing Tags.