Creating a New DNS Master Zone

1. Log into NetDirector and select the Bind DNS service from the Service Bar.  
2. Once the Server Tree has automatically filtered itself to show only the DNS servers you have access to manage select the server or servers you wish to create the new zone on.
3. Select the Create a new master zone link
4. On the next page enter the information about the new zone.

 

There are several fields to be filled out to create the master zone.
• Zone Type - choose whether you are creating either a Forward or Reverse Zone.
• Domain Name or Network - Enter the domain name of the zone you are creating. In our example we entered "sample.com"
• Records File - choose whether to have NetDirector automatcally create the appropiate zone file or define your own. In most cases you should leave this at "Automatic".
• Master Server - define the master nameserver for this domain. you can add additional nameservers for this domain later in the zone options for this domain. The Add NS record for master server? option will allow NetDirector to automatically create a nameserver record for this domain.
• Email address - enter the email address where someone responsible for this domain can be reached.
• Timers - The timer options allow you to override the defualt timers with your own.


5. Save your edits now by clicking the Create button. The changes will be processed and you now have the decision to either apply the change now or later. Or optionally you can continue to edit the DNS settings.
6. Once you are happy with the changes for DNS select either the Apply Now or Apply Changes Later. If making the change to several servers at once this may take a few seconds to complete.

Note: If you are going to schedule the changes to occur later you will need to select the calander icon to choose the date and time you want your change to happen.