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what it does
how it works
dns records are dynamically selected to respond to queries with the server address configured for the geographic location as determined by the address of the incoming query
global load balancing, failover and hot spare features can be combined to achieve the best result possible for high availability and lowest network latency
global load balancing can be configured on CNAME records for third party cloud and cdn traffic management
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global distributed failover only
global distributed load balance only global distributed load balance with failover |
uptime paradox: | uptime and distributed servers |
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DNS is a core internet protocol that enables your web presence by translating human readable domain names to network routable addresses. DNS availability is critical to delivering your audience to your site on demand around the clock.
Our managed authoritative dns hosting services deliver the DNS uptime and availability that are crucial to your success.
The edgedirector.com authoritative dns server platform is scalable, flexible, and responsive. It delivers accurate dns responses quickly and propagates dns zone record changes immediately to all dns servers. No more waiting for dns updates. It is authoritative dns service at its best.
The service is further enhanced with an advanced dns feature set to help you stay at the front of the internet pack.
wildcard dns record support
Users can be directed to a default server when the hostname does not exist in your dns zone.
No more lost users from typing errors like ww.example.com.
global dns load balancing
Use dynamic geoip mapped dns records to point your users to the closest healthy server to improve server response latency.
Turn your existing servers into a custom content delivery network with an international footprint.
geoip content delivery mapping
A content delivery network can also be geolocation aware.
Dynamic dns answers are used to point your users at the geolocation designated server for their geographic place of origin.
You can easily deliver geotargeted content from single or multiple content distribution servers.
monitored server failover
edgedirector.com monitors your servers and tailors dns answers automatically to include only servers that are currently available in the defined set.
Designated subscriber administrators are automatically notified of outages for corrective action.
Once the server is back online, it will again be included in the server pool.
hardware load balancing compatible
You may designate any ip address as the published endpoint in your dns records.
This includes the public interfaces of single or redundant hardware load balancers and caching appliances in your data center.
Combine global load balancing with local load balancing for the best server response time and greatest resilience to service interruptions.
These advanced dns based capabilities work together to provide your users with the best service possible. A set of globally distributed geolocation aware servers becomes as easy to manage as a single server and as powerful as any CDN. Imagine a no-compromise CDN custom built for your unique requirements with complete control in your hands.
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