DNS Datasource

This section details how to configure a DNS datasource.

How to configure DNS datasource

1. Log in to Horizon Administration Interface.

2. Access Datasources from the drawer or card: Datasources.

3. Click on Add Datasource.

4. Select DNS Type

5. Fill in the mandatory fields.

Datasource specific configuration

General

  • Name* (string input):
    Enter a meaningful datasource name, this setting will be the datasource identifier. It must be unique for each datasource.

  • Description (string input):
    Enter a description to describe this datasource usage.

DNS Parameters

  • Hostname and port*: (select & string input)
    Choose the hostname and port of your DNS server.

  • Record types (select string):
    Choose the record types to fetch. If none are selected, all record types are fetched.

  • Lookup* (string input):
    Lookup to query. It is a template string and can contain keys for parametrization.

  • Timeout (finite duration):
    Set by default at 10 seconds. Must be a valid finite duration.