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DNS Groups

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The DNS tab Groups List allows you to create, view, and manage groups of DNS Servers and Zones. Using groups, you can configure and push selected combinations of zones at one time.

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DNS Groups List Interface

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1) Add Group Button: Opens a dialog for creating a DNS Group

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3) Group Container: The Group container header shows the group name. Expand or close the group container by clicking on the expansion arrow ( > ) on the far right of the header. Clicking on the X will delete the Group and all zones included in the group. Rename the group by clicking on the name, then typing the desired changes and clicking outside of the name. 

Group Actions:

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4) Add Zone Button: Opens a dialog for creating a DNS zone under that group.

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7) Export Zones: Exports all zones in the group into a .zip file. 

8) Move Zones: Moves all zones in a group.

9) Perms (Admin): Provides a shortcut for Admin users to change the group/user permissions for the DNS Group. 

9        10) Resources Awaiting Approval Module - Zone List Level: Lists pending DNS Zone List level Approval events either submitted by, or able to be approved/rejected by, the current user.

10        11) Zone List:  Forward and reverse zones included in the Group. 

1112) Forward / Reverse Zones Tabs: Shows zone list containing only forward or reverse zones, respectively. 

1213) Zone Name (Sortable): The name of the zone. Clicking on the zone name will open the zone details window, showing individual records. Clicking on the "Zone Name" header will sort the zone list by ascending or descending by name. 

1314)  Last Last Pushed: The date and time the zone was last pushed. 

1415) Last Modified (Sortable). The date and time the zone was last modified. Clicking on the "Last Modified" header will sort the zone list by most / least recent modification date. 

1516) Records:  How many records are in the zone.

1617) Zone Status: Will notify if the zone or server connection contains errors, after a check has been performed (by clicking on the "Check" button). Clicking on the "Contains Errors" message will provide additional details on the error. 

1718) Actions:  The actions that may be performed on each zone:

1819)  DeleteDelete: Deletes the zone from ProVision and removes the entry in ProVision conf file on the remote server(s) (the user will also receive a prompt to confirm they wish to complete the action)

1920)  PushPush: Pushes the zone to the associated server. 

2021) Move: Moves the zone to a different Group. 

2122) Check: Performs a check on the zone, notifying the user if errors or warnings are present for the zone. 

2223) Perms (Admin): Provides a shortcut for Admin users to change the group/user permissions for the zone. 

2324) Attached Servers: Sets the server that zone and group pushes will be sent to. Click on the header title or > to expand or collapse. Admins and users with server/group parent permissions may view, attach, or detach a server from the group.

2425) Group Default Parameters: Click on the header title or >  to expand or collapse. Edit default group settings including nameservers,  SOA values, and Push Policy.

2526) Applied ACLs: Click on the header title or >  to expand or collapse. Add or detach ACLs to the group.

2627) Catalog Zone Settings: Click on the header title or >  to expand or collapse. Enable / Disable Catalog Zones. Enabling Catalog Zone exports all zones inside the Group into a new catalog zone, so that slave servers can receive zone changes.

2728) Scheduled Tasks: If a scheduled push has been set up for the group, the task information will show in a "Scheduled Tasks" module. Click on the header title or >  to expand or collapse. Review or delete scheduled group pushes. 

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Create a Group

In the "Create New Group" dialog, enter the desired Group Name, select a parent resource, enter the default SOA values, and add a default Nameserver (type the NS, then click "Add").  

Click the "Save Changes" button when complete. The new group will be added to the DNS Groups List. 

Navigating a Group

Open the Group container for the new Group by clicking on the expansion arrow at the top right corner of the header.

Information for Attached Servers, Group Default Parameters, Applied ACLs, and Catalog Zones settings may also be viewed and edited by clicking on the expansion arrows for each section. 

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Edit a Group

Edit a Group Name

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To add a new zone to a Group, click the "Add Zone" button inside the desired Group. 

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Fill in the zone name, select a parent resource (by default, the Group is selected), select a populate type, and fill in any optional fields. 

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After verifying the attached server and group settings, manually push the Group by clicking the "Push Group" button under the desired Group. 

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A DNS Push Status window appears, showing each zone in the Group as it is pushed to the attached server. If successful, a green "Finished DNS Pushing Request" will appear as the final message. If errors occur, an error message will show with details on the issue. When complete, hit the "Close" button. 

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Scheduled pushes may be set up through the "Schedule Push" button for the Group.

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Click "Schedule Push" for the Group, then select a date, time (12 hour, with AM / PM toggle24 hour), add a notification email address, and click "Save changes". 

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The Scheduled task will be shown in both the Group details (under "Scheduled Tasks") and the Admin Scheduler task list.

The task may be deleted prior to running by clicking the "delete" button, but will automatically be removed once completed.

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All zones under a DNS Group may be exported to a .zip file by clicking the "Export Zones" button at the top of the Group module.

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Move a Group

All zones under a DNS Group may be moved to another group by clicking the "Move Zones" button at the top of the Group module.

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Using the Templates Group / Cloning Zones to a Group

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Any pre-DNSv3 DNS Templates will be included in this group, as well as any newly created zones to be used as template zones. 

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The template group functions the same as any other DNS Group, but gives a holding place for zones designed as templates separate from other zones. 

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