Create DNS Record for Device

Quick Description This Automation Policy creates a new Host record in the DNS server database for a target device.
Applies To N-central 9.5.x
Last Revised April 10, 2014

Overview

For non-DHCP enabled devices, DNS records often need to be created manually for devices such as storage area networks (SANs), switches, or routers. This Automation Policy creates a new Host record in the DNS server database for a configured IP address.

This Automation Policy should be run against the DNS server in the network environment.

Input parameters

DNS Zone: <String Value> Forward Lookup Zone

DNS Record Name: <String Value> Gateway

IP Address for DNS Record: <String Value> 192.168.1.1

Automation policy

Outcome

A DNS record will be created in the specified DNS Zone with the specific DNS Record Name for the configured IP Address.