isthe host ame to eslve oan IP ress,
- isthe IP addres tobe resolved oa hot mae.
exit ets nstookups iterative made
xamples:
nelootaup
> server 172.16.2.2
> we. £5.c0m
Server: ne1.t5.com
Non-authoritative answer:
‘same: wow f5.com
Addressee: 2001:19b8;102:2::£5€518
Configuring BIGAP GTM, Glbal Trafic Manager20 Module 2= DNS Oveniw
Contiyuriny BIGAP OTM, Gobel Traffic MonagerModule 3 - Accelerated DNS Resolutions
Global Traffic Manager and DNS Resolutions
Lesson Objective
Upon completion of this module, participants willbe able to explain the diferent methods that GTM
case to resolve DNS qs.
GTM Resolution Options
[When a DNS query is metved by GTM syste, ther ar several ferent methods that may be
sed to esolve cach uy. Mos importantly, or any ofthe GTM advanced DNS faust be
involved inthe resolute, te query must arive on the system destined ta Lister. A GTM
istener is special objet on the BIG 1P GTM ster hat ean
‘+ Resolve DNS solos intelligently
1 Accelerste DNS resolutions
‘Ad security aud sgn responses according to the specification of DNSSEC.
Intelligent DNS Resolution
‘Whe a queyarves on tbe GTM systom, andthe quis adresse fer a GTM Listener, an the
nam beng resolved isa Wide IP, the GTM sya wil esole the query othe ext addres ated
‘on multiple parameters. These parameters ince various network matics, server mre, and st
Specie ply ehoies, Discusion of iteligen DNS resolution and Wide IPs sin inte mode,
‘Accelerated DNS Resolution
‘Two GTM features arava lp sale DNS resolutions hosted on standard DNS systems
(Goch a those inning IND).
+ Configuring GTM Listener nd associating with a ool of DNS serves.
+ Configaring DNS Express, new featur in BIG-IP GTM versions I
GTM systems can acccate DNS query resolutions by defining groups of DNS servers, called pools
(onthe BIG-P system, and associate such pools with GTM Listener When the DNS query ares
estiaed othe Listener, the query load alncedseros the pool of DNS servers. This ecnigue
allows the DNS sructreto sale based on the number of DNS resolutions being processed As moe
‘queries ae processed ional backend DNS servers canbe aed. In ato, the GTM system
‘an ure Monitors sa method to ensure the DNS sorver are working propery. Defining 8 poo of
[DNS servers to resolveDNS qurys was made avaiable in version 10.2 of BIG-P GTM. Fr those
familar with the Local Traffic Manage (LTM) produc this isthe kind of rocessng typically
performed by LTM syste.
“Te second acceleration technique, called DNS Express new in GTM version 11.0. When DNS
Expres is configured GTM sytem ats ea secondary DNS server and requ a zone transfer
froma primary DNS server. The GTM thea resolves ques diel Performance on GTM Stems
‘with DNS Expres canbe measured by handling hunarecs of thousands of requis per second. When
DNS Expres ig used te primary servers need pall zone transfert the GTM system at send
notes othe GTM stem when changes have been made. Additionally, the DNS system ean be
Coafguring RIG-IP GTM, Glohal Trafic Managera fonda = cclute DS Rsssion
‘configured with TSIG (Transaction SiGnature, defined in RFC 2845) keys so that the GTM system be
sienna Pe
ramate ONS Resolution .
Finally, if a query arrives on a GTM system destined to a Listener but itis NOT: wo
1 anges iP ae
2. Atnpag ee neta coi ON ge
3 oslo s sero! ihe of DNS eee
Theorem beat stand DNS Se ein
the query adessdto a GTM Liter an ifthe Lstne's DNS profile hs loa BIND suppor
‘rable the query is forwarded tote BIND instance running on he GTM system. Ifthe Listener's
DDNS profile doesnot have teal BIND supprt cabled and the Listener's ares sot wl IP on
the GTM system, the query ea be forwarded tthe remote stem that hosts hat IP adres. At that
oi, resolution is determined bythe configuration oa that standard DNS sytem.
Note: if@ DNS query arives on a GTM system tha snot destined fre Listner adcress
butis destined fora sl that has port UDP 53 unlocked, tne quory wil be processed by
the instance of BIND running on the GTM systom.
Cunfigriny BIG-IP GTM. Global Talc ManagerModule 5 — Accelerated DNS Resolutions
Hierarchy of Options Flow Chart
“The resolutions options discussed above
he following How chart,
owniene
CConfluring BIG.IP GTM, Global Trafle Managera edule 3 — Accelerated DNS Resolutions
GTM Listeners
Lesson Objective
{pon completion of hs mad, paricipns wil be blo configure Hien on OTM Systems
Overview
The features of the GTM system ae acest through it listener. A Listener an object that
“sen for DNS ques tan Padre and pot 3, The reqs canbe prosesod many Ways
Listener Options
Mos fen, Lins match he sof Para ofthe GFTM stm, In pnt thre a Four
een scenaion tht could determine a appropriate Lister ake
‘Stand Alone System — Local Resolution
inthis stato, the Listener picalymatces a ef 4P ofthe GTM sytem.
Redundant Pair - Local Resolution
This sation could have two options ~ the Listener could math a oating self Por 3 nonostng
seiGIP. The Listener ould match Neti CP if you only wanted system that eure ods
that Padres o answer ques. Upgrade re case wen this choice is made. Altera, the
{istener shuld match te non floating ress i you wat both GTM systems to answer qetes or
‘when only one BIC-IP ie Heensed for GTM. Note hat oly one af the paris icesed for GTN,
‘both shouldbe provisioned for GTM.
Inti stustion, i th Listeners associated with pool of DNS servers the Listener could match 2
Sie Por bea virtual IP onthe GTMaysem. I he Listener dos not haves pool, the Listen should
Ich the dress ofthe Other DNS system and that Listener's DNS profile should have he “Use
BIND serer on BIG-1 opson” unchecked.
the GTM systems bave the rsting module available, you can use the same Listener adres ot
‘multiple GTM systems, The eddess most ot be ae of any of he systens and woud ood be
‘veto wth the BIG-P routing made. The roting module is optional with GTM on 1600's
5900's and is included in higher ystems.
Configuring Listeners
co ee otion Le
IP dress, pot, protcol and emus ave on a VLAN where the seers esbled
Configuring RIG-IP GTM, GlohalTeaffie ManagerModule 3 — Accelerated ONS Resolutions 38
To Configure a Listener
1. Inthe Configuatioe Us, navigate Global Taf» Listeners, and then click Create
2. Inthe General Properties section, eater the followiey:
Destination ‘The Listeners IP Address or Tistener
should resolve ONS queries
VAN Trae ‘VLANs that are enabled (or disabled) fr this Listonor
Protocol ‘Accept he default, MIs request packets use TOP
DNS Profi ‘The defaut ONS profie, “dns”, has suppor for ONS
Express, DNSSEC, and other typical features. Custom
DNS profies can be created and associated with
stoners.
Route Adverisorent | The GTM system can advertise the ro
‘This option ques cofiguration of
3. Click Finished,
Configuring BIG-IP GTM, Global Trafic Manager26 Module 3 — Accelerated DNS Resolutions
Configuring Listeners Lab
Objective
4 Configure a Listener to ensue processing of DNS quis
{Extimated Time 5 minutes
Lab Setup
Acces tothe config
ion uly of GTM.
Configuring a GTM Listener
1. ln the Consiguation Utility, vig to Glabal Trafic» Listener, andthe lick Creat.
2. the General Properties section, ene the allowing
[Destination w0.10X39
ONS Profle or
‘All other parameters Keep te deals
5. Click Finished,
Note: While the system wil nw process DNS queries sent o ‘yur GTM
esters ges Clot ONS ut me Lens
Creating a Listener Using tmsh (Optional Procedure)
Use auto completion (tab Key) anywhere you can. Practie auto competion in tmsh fra sence.
1. Enter tmsh and navigate tthe etm listener componetby typing
tems (enter)
gtm Listener (enter)
The command prom should ow read
‘rootagemx (Active) (/Conmon) (tmos.gem. Listener) #
2. ‘Typeer (tab) and the erate command should appear
3. Type ab) andthe lis of aaiable Modules, Components, nd Configuration hems should
appear Any exiting Listeners wil ppea by name If there are none, te nae "enter
Tistener ane] "sil be displayed, Fate MyListenes a the name and temiaate with
space
4. Type (tab) tose ational parameters including vlns, ip protocol and address. The only
quired parameter ith Padres ofthe listener. Type ad ea) andthe IP address,
10.10% 33, Pres enero crete the sen
5. Type
6. Save the Listener ofileby ping: 9
nd Of Configuring Listeners Lab
Configuring BIGAP GTM, Giobal Traffic Marager
tose the ist existing listeners
fe Jays contigModule 3 Accslerated DNS Resolutions 0 T
Load Balancing DNS Queries
Lesson Objective
cic et bbe cnr llega °°" "6S
(pres an be abeto fps
Overview
ae RS ne Oe TS
Load Balancing Advantages
Lod blancing DNS guess has advantages Pinay itallows ast to scal its DNS
infasroctre as meee, ading ational DNS serves a loa increas. In Aton, it takes
tadvenage of the ably ofthe load bales, GTM, to text the viability ofthe DNS servers by using
‘Monitors nd then laadbalance trafic to the DNS server that are availble. Also, this ype of DNS
‘esoluton can accelerate resolution of al types of resource rors
Configuration
Load atucing DNS gure requires the etna poo! of DNS sever an renting of moins
Lienert with ie pol This pol an cet ng he Conirton iy othe
onan nan is nie Local Taff wt
Create a Monitor
1. Inthe Confgution Us, vig to Lace Teal» Mantry andthe click Create
2 Inte General Propet eto enter he flowing
Nan ‘My_ONS
Type DNS
3. Inthe Baie Configuration sation ener the allowing
‘Query Name www incom
Receive Stig 172.16 20.100
4. Clik Finished.
Greate a Poo! ~ Configuration Utility Method
1 Inthe Configuation Uli, navigate to Local Trafle» Pols, and hen click Crete
2. Inthe Confgration seton, ene te following
Configuration Level [Basie
Name Poolamo
Heath Wontore My_ONS
Configuring BIGAP GTM, Global Traffic Manager3. nthe Resouroes ction, cater the following
[Load Balancing Method | Round Robin or her LB method as desred
rionly Group Activation | Disabled
Node Narnes ay be left bank
Server 1IP Adress, por 83
Server 2 P Across, port 63
Ete
New Members|
For each, enter Adtress and
‘Service Port and press Add
44 When complete, click Finished
Greate a Pool ~ CLI Method
1. Open an SSH or serial connection to your GTM sytem,
2. Enter the following command ermple also shown for cari
‘meh create /ltm pool Pooltane members add ( ServartiPsdomsn
SerwessiPsdonain | sontear my 086
sgh croste /lem pool Oss fool embers add { 172.26.1.sdonain
PRS Meer
‘The following ums and heir respective 2ons ar resolvable for thse labs inthis couse iat,
require hem Reference otis chart willbe mde when nde
\Werecommend that you we the commandline oo “ig” when querying DNS name servers
Information about digi avaiable in Mocule 2 of is couse.
Zone: St. com
‘worm tmcom ———172.1620.10
sn tm com 7216201
Sovfsimeom 17216202
frwesStmeom 17216203,
IabLSmsom 1040201
labaemcom 1010-1202
labafSemcom 1010-1203
Zone: ab
‘ro fist ab ‘o10..208
Srebsoerelsh 10.10.1208
talabeiab (10.1208
Zone: fSuinng com
‘worm Sianing.com — 172.1620.150
Sra Siningcom (72.1620:
owe Stninpcom 172162033
nd of Lab Setup Information
Confguring BIG-IP GTM, Global Traffic ManagerModule 3 — Accelerated DAS Resolutions 29
Configuring DNS Load Balancing Lab
Objective
+ Config a Pol o ONS Sees
| Modan exiting steer supped DNS guy le balancing
4 Yeti od lang by view he poo sisis
‘ Exinetd Tie: 1 te
Lab Setup
+ Aces tothe Configuration Ut nd CLL ofa GTM System.
NS servers oad lance DNS gusrics.
Create a Monitor
1, Inthe Configuration ity, navigate to Local Trafic» Mo
2. Inthe General Properties section, enter the following
ad then lick Creat
Name. My DNS
Type DNS
3. Inthe Basic Conigution section, enter the following
‘Query Name ww TS cor
Receive Sting 172.16.20.100
4. Click Finite
Create a Pool ~ Configuration Utlty Method
1. Inthe Configuration lity, navigate to Local Taffe» Pools, nd then cick Crea
2 Inthe Configuration secon, exe the following:
Configuration Level [Base
Name DNS_ Pool
Health Mono My_ONS
3. nthe Resources sein, eater the following:
[Load Balancing Method [Roma Robin id
Priory Group Actvation | Disabled
we Node Names Bia
New Members nat ad
17210.203 pon 83
erga, ore Aeros a | 172 16.202 pr s8
172.16 203 pon 3
4 When complete tik Fined,
Configuring BIG-IP GTM, Global Trac Manager10 Module 3 — Accelerated DNS Resolutions
Create a Pool ~ CLI Method
1. Open an SSH or eri connection 0 your GTM system
2. Enrthe flowing command
tmah create /Itm pool DNS_Pool members add (
2721620 sdomath 372,16; 20,2 domain 272,26. 20,9:donatn)
Modiy the Listener to Support Load Balancing DNS Queries ~ CLI
‘Note: These Listener anges must be permed athe CLL
1. Open an SSH oer connection to your GTM syscm,
2. Enter the fllowixg command (example lo shown for cary)
‘ensh modify /gtm Listener vs_10_10_X 32_$3_gtm pool DNS_Poot
traneiste-sddrens enabled
Tash sodify /gem Listener MyListener pool DNS_Pool translste-
adress enabled
Save the changes tofile= CLI
1. Open an SSH or serial connoson to your GIM stem,
2, Enter the following command
cemsh save /sys config
Testing Load Balancing
1. Open ¢ DOS prong oa your Windows cient system,
2. Used torsos wow Sr.com mile ies.
ig 610.20.5.39 awe. fSt2n.com
Verification through Statistics
1. View statis and configuration information through
nthe Configuration Utility, navigate to Sttsties» Module Statistics Locl Trae,
1. nthe Display Options sostion, change States Type to Pool
2. Did waffle goto ech pool member?
3. Dideach pool member manage the sme numberof conection? Same numberof bys?
(Sule Rola? Se er oR =r ueii: meld
Configuring BIG-P GTM, Global Traffe Manager1 ONS Resolutions a1
DNS Cache
Lesson Objective
‘Upon competion af this module, participants wil understand th advantages of aching DNS query
reponse
GTM DNS Cache Options
Al oterprises must desoy a DNS resolton nfastocture to resolve quero inti by tee
inceral crs. This may use systems within her networks oF fr slr organizations may rely on
‘hee SP nthe past, ts fiction was not provided by GTM. Rate, GTM acted ase euhorative
[DNS serve for the domains the feral users wishad to Visi
‘Anew featur in BIG version 1.2, GTM canbe local DNS sever. ean perform recursive
lookups cache espns, and even valiate DNS responses for DNSSEC sigatres. These features
tncenuied tough the GTM's DNS cache. As area, local DNS systems can now benefit fom the
Speed and scat of te BIG-IP architecture and take greater advange of nteliget oud balancing
pions suc as pelo.
GTM can configure DNS Cache in oe of thre ways: Ill ess, GTM dela behavior i to bone
the time tov etn rom the autboraive DNS sever
1 Atransparentcacte onthe BIG-P sytem uses extemal DNS resolver to resolve queries
land then cachethe responses fom the resolver Subsequent clin reques cane answered
dlzecty fom CTM's coche rater than forwarding the request tthe orginal DNS server. A
transparent cache inthe BIG system consolidates content that would ethers be cached
cross mulipleexeral esoves.
1+ -Areselver cacie o the BIG-1P system performs recursive DNS lookups hough the root
Servers othe: rimar servers that you choose. Responses are cached so ta subsequent
resaation canbe answered quickly.
‘+ -Avaidating resolver cache an the BIG-P system i sed to recursively query public DNS
Server vals the deny ofthe DNS server seading the response, respond wih & DNS-
‘compliant respnse apd than cache he responses Tho est ine the ys esves a query
fora response that exists inthe cache, the sytem rus « DNSSEC compliant response
from the eace
For mae information sbout DNS Cache Implementations, se he ellowing documentation available
fn wor aso
DNS Cache: Implementations, fo BIG-IP Version 112
tnpssuppo£5 conven reducts/bigi, nana producbigin-ds-cache
Smplementatione-I1-2-2n'-27269837
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Smplementatenst 1-3-1 taar-27259637
Configuring BIG-IP GTM, Global Trafic Managera2 Module ~ Acoolerated DNS Resolutions
Caching DNS Queries Lab
Objective
“This ab wil demonstrate how to configure a transparent DNS Cache, Several steps ar involved,
including
‘Nate: To configure a Resolving DNS Cache (and then extend Valdang Cache) you
Lab Setup
+ Accs the Cnfgntion Usity and CLLoFa GTM Sem
NSserer to loa lance DNS gues
Ulett mes td tr zones tht escalation page 3-9
(Create a Transparent ONS Cache
1 Inthe Contention ii, vgn to Lea Trae» DNS Cache, then cick Create
2 Inte General Proper ston tr te allowing
Name DNS_Transparen_ Cache
ResoWer Type: “Transparent (Nove)
2. Click Finished,
Create a custom ONS Profile for Transparent DNS Caching
Make sur that test oe tanspareat cache exis onthe BLP
system (Se procedure above)
1, Inthe Conigation Uli, navigate to Local Tra» Profle: Services: DNS, and then
‘lick Create.
2. Inthe General Properties section, ene the flowing
‘Name DNS Profle
Parent Profi ‘Acoopl the default drs profi
3. nthe Settings section, sect the Custom check box
4, Make the following changes in the Stags sion
Use BIND Sener on BGI [Disabled
DNS Cache. Enabled
‘ONS_Transparent_Cache (created in the
Eee ee previous procodur
5, Click Fino
Configuring B1G-IP GTM, Gobal Trafic ManegerModule 9 — Accelerated DNS Reslutions 243,
‘Assign the DNS_Profile to a Listent
“This procedure wil dd the DNS. Profile you just rested to Listener you ete eer,
|. tothe Configuation Uy, navigate to Global Tra » Listeners Te Listens List,
screen opens
2. Cliche name ofthe stn you want to moi. The listener name most key
To.10x 33,
4. leDNS Profiles, select the casom DNS profil you created foe DNS caching.
4 Click Update
Testing Load Balancing
(Open.90S prompt on your Window lent system
2. Use ito resolve wow fStm.com multiple ims.
ig #10.10.%.33 wt
Verification through Statistics
1. View tates and configuration efomatin ia the Coniguraton Ui, navigate 0
Statics» Module Staite: Local Traffic an thon in the Dipay Options action,
‘hang Statistics Type to DNS Cache
2 View sass for cach DNS Cache listed (here sould be only on
View DNS Cache Records
1. Open an SSH or serial connetion to your GTM sytem,
2. Enter fllowing command
tmsh show /Itm dns cache tranaperent ONS Transparent Cache
This command shows the messages and resquee reo inthe wanparent cached named
DNS. Transparent Cache
Clear DNS Cache Records
1 Inthe Config
Cache List
2. Clckthe Stadt tab,
sation Uslty naga to Local Traffic » DNS Caches, and then ik DNS
3. Seletthe chock box ext the cache you want to clear, and then lick Clear Cache
ind of DNS Cache Lal
Configuring BIGIP GTM, Global Trafic Manager34 Module 3 — Accelerated DNS Resolutions
DNS Express
Lesson Objective
‘Upon completion ofthis mode, participants understand the advantages fusing DNS Expresso
scelerate DNS resolutions
Overview
"The DNS query esltion speed when load balancing DNS queries via the GTM system i dependent
upon th back-end DNS sera. Whon solving DNS queries with DNS Expres the resoton
Teshols canbe a high as 280000 resolutions per secand without sending ary qusries vo any back
nd DNS serves. Instead the GTM stem resolves the queries fer perorminga zoe ansfer
ffoma backend DNS server
[DNS Expres allows the BIG-P GTM system to act 8 high spend auhortatve secondary DNS
server, DNS Expres allows he GTM system
‘Perform zoe wastes for multiple ones
‘Perform zone tants from ete systems oro the local BIND server on the GTM
system tele
‘The rel of eonfigurng DNS Expeess onthe GTM system allows DNS records tobe proves
faster tan the primary DNS servers andthe loal BIND server. Te advange is that be GTM
system can migate diatribe denial ofservice tacks (DDoS) and improve perormance of bah
{he local BIND server (on the BGP GTM system) and any backend DNS servers
If dsite, you can use TSIGitansction signatures) to ensure updates fom the maser DNS server
sre tuly fom that server
Implementing DNS Express
“Thera several task requir to implement DNS Expres, some of which mast happen on your
GTM sjtem, some on he stems in your network,
GTM System Configuration
Creation of Listen’ with 2 DNS profile that has DNS Express enabled (his occurs by
ofl when Listen ere created)
Optionally, crete TSIG (Transaction Signature) base ona secret known fo your primary
DS servers,
‘Specify DNS Expres zoe(s) and optionally associate cach zone witha TSIG
Primary DNS Server Configeation
+ Optionally, create assert key to authenticate updates. This an be accomplished with ols
‘such ag BINDs keyg uly.
Allow zone trasfrsto the GTM system
Configuring BIG-IP GTM, Global Traffic ManagerModule 248
Configuring DNS Express Lal
Objective
‘+ Speety DNS Expres nes)
‘Estimated Tie: 15 minutes
Lab Setup
Acces othe Conigunton lian CL fs GTM
2 Gtot ass Listener with s DNS profewittDNS Expos coed ft bebo)
Enable DNS Express for a Zone
|. From the Configuration Uli, navigate to Local Tre» DNS Expres Zones:DNS,
[Express Zone List and then click Crete.
2. Inthe General Properties section, ener the flowing
Nara ‘Btm.com
‘State Enabled
3. nthe Configuration ection coer the following
“Target P address [17216201
TSIG Key ‘None:
ty Acton ‘Consume
4. When comple, lick Finished
Preparation of Statistics
1. Reset the DNS. Pool Stasis
‘Inthe Confgurtion sity, navigate to Statistics» Module Statistics: Laca Traffic.
‘Inthe Display Options section, change Staistis Type to Pook
2. Cc the tox tothe left of DNS, Poo and clk Reset
‘Testing DNS Resolution
1. Open DOS prompt on your Windows client system,
2. Usedigtorsolve wor Stn com multiple snes.
6g @10.10.2.33 www.f5ten.com
Veritication through Statistics
1. View satisis and configuration information trough
4. nthe Configuration sity, navignte to Statistics» Module Statisis: Local Trae
Inthe Display Options section, change Statist Type to Pook
2. Does any tafe ow tthe poo?
Configuring BIG.IP GTM, Gobal Trafic ManagerModule 3 — Accelerated ONS Resolutions
3 Attempt to solve name in anther zone for example, www fstab, Doe it resolve?
‘othe pool tatistics neem? shi solving dus to DNS Expres or DNS fond
balancing?
End of DNS Express Lab
Configuring BIG-IP GTM, Global Trafic ManagerDAS Reso
Introduction to Wide IPs __
Lesson Objective
Upon completion ofthis module, parsipans sete precedence between DNS load balancing, DNS
Expres anid Wie Pelton
Overview
Wide is are GTM bjs tat support inlignt DNS resolution ofA records, Later modules
examine the eonfigiation option for Wie IPs. ti Seton, we ony wan to deteine the
precedence botwcenacslemted DNS resolon nd inlignt DNS elon
Genin tan sins eM it eee ey
Objective
Crest an ale
reste Wide?
Test DNS rsoltion fora system with a Wide IP, DNS Express, a DNS la balancing
Estimated Time: 1S minutes
Lab Setup
Access tothe Configuration Utlty and CLLof a GIM system,
2 GtMhaca Listener
|. tnthe Configuration Us, navigne to Global Traffic » Rules, sd then lick Create.
2 nthe General Properties setion, ntr the allowing:
Nane ‘SimpleRecciaion
‘when ONS, REQUEST (
Definition host 172.78.20.200
)
3. Click Crea
Create a Wide IP using the iRule
1. Inthe Configuration Usity, navigate to Global Traffe» Wide IPs: Wide IP List and then
click Create
2 Inthe General Properties section, enter te follwing
[Name www fSimcom |
Sisto Enabled
31. Inthe Ras seton:
(Rule. lek “Add” when “SinpioResouion
Tied
Configuring 61G-1P GTM, Global Taf ManagerJoraed DNS Resolutions
‘Testing DNS Resolution
1. Open DOS prompt on your client system.
2 Use digo resalve wow. St.com multiple ines
ig €20.10.2.33 wev.fStmn.com
Verification
1. What asthe esoltion ads?
2. Resolve different name in the Sm.com zone sich s oa. Stn com. Based on the
"lution andsiatstes, what eta ested that query?
soln and sais,
3. Resolve amare in another 2oe, such ab Yon fstab Based oa
what method esoived that gen?
End of Simple Wide IP Lab
Configuring BIGP GTM, Global Trafic ManagerJerated DNS Reso
2.19
Other DNS Queries
Lesson Objective
Upon completion of his son, participants se the precedence between DNS load balancing, DNS
“Express, Wie IP resoision, and reson other DNS guar,
Overview
‘Refeting agin tothe Hierarchy of Options Flow Chart on page 3-3, ifa DNS query
+ does notmateh a Wide IP
{ison a DNS Express zone
1 andthe Listener dos not have pool
‘he query ca be managed by a standard DNS server, One opin iste instanceof BIND runing on
‘he GTM ise the Lintner i scIPIP addres, the loa instanceof BIND willbe the option,
Finally, ithe Listener isnt ei aes, th query wil be forwarded tothe stm at host's
the Listener IP adress,
DNS Queries and Local BIND
\While GTM systems rin BIND by default sony sed when ote methods of esouton onthe
GTM system ae not salable, The instance of BIND onthe GTM stem ean be cana using the
{CLlorby wing ZneRwunner. ZoneRunner ian FS uty designed exe BIND configuration,
din, ZoneRuane wl automatically erat appropriate BIND ectics when mest WidelPs are
created.
More information conceming ZoneRuner is in appendix D. Resolusons using the lca instance of
BIND willbe sen ner modes ofthis course
DNS Queries and Standard DNS Servers
‘Tae last option fr DNS resolutions forgeries tha rive cn GTW Listen involve other DNS
Servers ls running an instanceof BIND, Mirosot's DNS sevice o other DNS servers. Again, te
‘ow is fa DNS query aves ona GTM Listener and
+ it doesnot match a Wide P name
{+ Ssotina DNS Express zone
4 the Listen doesnot havea poo!
1 andthe Listener isnot GTM se, then
(GTM wil forward the rogues tthe system hosing the Listener IP res. Note hat the GTM must,
have a out to the network hosing the tadard DNS server and tht the network must see the
trict the GTM system feather than dre tothe sandrd DNS server,
CConflguing BIG-4P GTM, Global Trac Manager