12 Managing a DNS

Accessing the DNS details page

• Log in to Aruba CMP;
• from the menu, select Utilities > Domains and DNS;
• in the DNS area, select Go to the Control Panel;
• in the DNS section, locate the DNS and select MANAGE at the end of the corresponding row;
• from the DNS details page, you can:
  • edit the records;
  • export or import the DNS;
  • deactivate or activate the DNS;
  • delete the DNS.

Editing DNS records

• Go to the DNS details page;
• select the Edit tab below the DNS name;
• locate the record you want to edit and select the corresponding EDIT button;
• when you have finished, remember to save your changes by selecting SAVE CHANGES.

Deactivating or activating a DNS

• Go to the DNS details page;
• the DNS STATUS area shows the DNS status (ACTIVE or INACTIVE);
• to change the DNS status, select DEACTIVATE or ACTIVATE in the DNS ACTIONS area;
• the operation takes effect immediately and does not require confirmation;
• the propagation time for the DNS status change may vary depending on the configured timers.

Deleting a DNS

• Go to the DNS details page;
• in the DNS ACTIONS area, select DELETE;
• a window opens where you must confirm the deletion.
   
  Deleting a DNS permanently deletes the configured data. Before proceeding with the deletion, we recommend exporting the DNS records and keeping a copy as a backup.