[Dnsmon-test] Feedback: data and backend

Thu Feb 13 16:14:21 CET 2014

On 2014.02.13. 15:32, John Bond wrote:
> Hello
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gilles Massen <gilles.massen at restena.lu>
> Organization: Fondation RESTENA
> Date: Thursday 13 February 2014 14:55
> To: "dnsmon-test at ripe.net" <dnsmon-test at ripe.net>
> Subject: [Dnsmon-test] Feedback: data and backend
> 
>> Server selection: could you please clarify what servers are monitored?
>> Those advertised by the parent, or in the zone? How often is it checked?
>> And what happens on a change? (is there a delay on removing void servers)?
> Also on this point would be possible to add to this list?  It would be
> useful to add hidden servers or perhaps the unicast interface of specific
> nodes in an anycast cloud.  In a perfect would I would also like to see
> each unicast interface monitored by dnsmon in addition to the anycast
> address.  The individual unicast nodes could be obtained using something
> similar to rfc 7108 section 4.5[1] however I think this request is out of
> scope for the current testing

Hi John,

We intend to stick to the "official" list of servers. For now our advice is
to use Atlas UDMs for servers that are being tested, phased in, etc.

Regards,
Robert