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Configuring DNS Overview

An overview of the DNS configuration process is outlined in the following diagram, illustrating the required steps for preparing a NIOS appliance for use:

DNS Configuration Checklist

The following checklist includes the ma jor steps for configuring DNS:

Table 16.1 DNS Configuration Checklist

StepFor more information
Decide if you want to configure DNS properties for the Grid and for individual membersChapter 16, Infoblox DNS Service
Decide if you want to create a new DNS view, in addition to the default DNS viewChapter 18, DNS Views
Decide which type of DNS zone you want to configureChapter 19, Configuring DNS Zones
Add hosts and resource recordsChapter 20, DNS Resource Records
Import zone dataImporting Zone Data
Enable DNS service on the memberStarting and Stopping the DNS Service