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Create a DNS load balancing virtual server

The DNS virtual server enables the forward proxy to perform DNS resolution before forwarding a client request to an origin server. The DNS load balancing virtual server is associated with the DNS service that represents the physical DNS server on the network.

Create a DNS load balancing virtual server by using the CLI

At the command line, type the following commands to create a DNS load balancing virtual server and verify the configuration:

-  add lb vserver <name> <serviceType>
-  show lb vserver [<name>]
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Example:

> add lb vserver Vserver-DNS-1 DNS
 Done
> show lb vserver Vserver-DNS-1
        Vserver-DNS-1 (0.0.0.0:0) - DNS Type: ADDRESS
        State: DOWN
        Last state change was at Fri Jul  2 10:32:28 2010
        Time since last state change: 0 days, 00:00:08.10
        Effective State: DOWN  ARP:DISABLED
        Client Idle Timeout: 120 sec
        Down state flush: ENABLED
        Disable Primary Vserver On Down : DISABLED
        No. of Bound Services :  0 (Total)       0 (Active)
        Configured Method: LEASTCONNECTION
        Mode: IP
        Persistence: NONE
 Done
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Create a DNS load balancing virtual server by using the GUI

  1. Navigate to Traffic Management > Load Balancing > Virtual Servers.
  2. In the details pane, click Add.
  3. In the Create Virtual Server (Load Balancing) dialog box, in the Name box, type a name for the virtual server.
  4. In the Protocol* drop down list, select a supported protocol (for example, DNS).
  5. Click Create, and then click Close. The DNS Virtual Servers pane displays the new virtual server.
Create a DNS load balancing virtual server