Multiple-vip response – HP Multi-Site Traffic Director sa9200 User Manual
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C H A P T E R 3
Configure DNS Servers
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Multiple-VIP
Response
A DNS response may contain multiple answers. A standby VIP is
automatically considered as a response if it is marked “IN USE” due
to a failed VIP. When multi-VIP standby is enabled, standby VIPs are
included in a response if the number of additional VIPs in the
response has not been met
1
. To include standby VIPs, type
config
dns zones
standby enable.
HP SA9200#config dns zones somedomain.xyz-
ex.com hostnames www multi-vip-standby enable
The number of additional answers in a response can be configured.
The range is from 0 to 15.
HP SA9200#config dns zones somedomain.xyz-
ex.com hostnames www add-rec-responses 4
To verify whether multi-VIP standby is enabled or check the number
of additional responses, type
config dns zones
info
.
HP SA9200#config dns zones somedomain.xyz-
ex.com hostnames www info
1.
If multi-VIP standby is enabled when using the Flash load balancing method,
standby VIPs from a site are not included if all of the VIPS are (1) standby and,
(2) not marked “IN USE” due to a failed VIP at another site.