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Create SOA records for authoritative information

A Start of Authority (SOA) record is created only at the zone apex and contains information about the zone. The record includes, among other parameters, the primary name server, contact information (email), and default (minimum) time-to-live (TTL) values for records.

Create an SOA record by using the CLI

At the command prompt, type the following commands to add an SOA record and verify the configuration:

- add dns soaRec  -originServer  -contact  - sh dns soaRec  

Example:

> add dns soaRec example.com -originServer nameserver1.example.com -contact admin.example.com Done > show dns soaRec example.com 1) Domain Name : example.com Origin Server : nameserver1.example.com Contact : admin.example.com Serial No. : 100 Refresh : 3600 secs Retry : 3 secs Expire : 3600 secs Minimum : 5 secs TTL : 3600 secs Done 

Modify or remove an SOA record by using the CLI

  • To modify an SOA record, type theset dns soaReccommand, the name of the domain for which the record is configured, and the parameters to be changed, with their new values.
  • To remove an SOA record, type therm dns soaReccommand and the name of the domain for which the record is configured.

Configure an SOA record by using the GUI

Navigate toTraffic Management > DNS > Records > SOA Recordsand create an SOA record.

Create SOA records for authoritative information