Creating a TXT Record

A TXT (text record) record contains supplemental information for a NIOS-X Server. For example, if you have a sales server that serves only North America, you can create a text record stating this fact. You can create more than one text record for a domain name.

To create a TXT Record, complete the following:

1. From the Infoblox Portal, click Configure > Networking > DNS > Zones.
2. Click the DNS view.
3. Click the zone.
4. Click Create > Record and select TXT Record from the column selector.

On the Create TXT Record page, specify the following and click Save & Close:

• Name: Enter the name for the TXT Record. 
• Select Zone: Select an associated zone from the column selector.
• Text: Enter a text string for the TXT Record. The text is used to provide the ability to associate arbitrary text with a NIOS-X Server or other name, such as human readable information about a server, network, data center, or other accounting information.
• Description: Enter a descriptive comment about the TXT Record. 
• TTL: Enter a numeric value and select Hours, Minutes, or Seconds 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.