Name Server

The Name Server object is a child of the Name Server Group object. It allows you to manage settings and view the status of each Name Server.


Parameter

Access

Description
IP address Change Inactive The IP address of this Name Server, used to send gateway control commands. Specify a standard dotted-decimal IPv4 address.
Use default IP port Change Inactive Whether or not to use the default IP port. Values:
  • True (default)
  • False
IP port Change Inactive Specify the UDP port within the Name Server's IP address to which DNS requests should be sent. This field is visible and mandatory only if Use default IP port is set to False.
Backup level Change Lookup requests are load-balanced across all contactable Name Servers in a Name Server Group. If you set this field to a value other than zero, this Name Server will not be included in the load balancing unless there are no other contactable Name Servers with Backup Level set to a lower value. The default is zero.
Polling frequency Change The time interval in milliseconds at which this Name Server is checked to ensure that it is active and contactable. Range: 100 - 86400000 milliseconds (0.1 second - 1 day), or zero for no checking. The default is 300000 milliseconds (5 minutes).
Request retransmission frequency Change The time interval in milliseconds at which requests are resent to this Name Server while waiting for it to respond. Range: 100 - 3600000 milliseconds (0.1 second - 1 hour), or zero for no retransmission. The default is 200 (0.2 second).
Maximum request retransmissions Change The maximum number of retransmissions before the Name Server is considered uncontactable. Range: 1 - 100. The default is 5.
Last contact timestamp Read only Time and date at which this Name Server was last contacted.
Requested status Read only Specifies whether an administrator has attempted to activate the Name Server. Values:
  • Active
    The object has been activated.
  • Inactive
    The object has not been activated or has been deactivated.
Actual status Read only Specifies the current status of the Name Server. Values:
  • Active
    The object is active.
  • Activating
    Activation is in progress.
  • Deactivating
    Deactivation is in progress.
  • Inactive
    The object is inactive.
  • Activation Failed
    The object is inactive because an activation attempt has failed.
  • Failed
    The object was active but has failed.
  • Quiescing
    The object is preparing for normal deactivation. It is operating normally but will not accept any new users.