Configure an authoritative DNS service

Last published : Sep 24, 2026
When you configure the NetScaler appliance as an authoritative DNS server, it accepts DNS requests from the client and responds with the IP address of the data center to which the client should send requests.
Note: For the NetScaler appliance to be authoritative, you must also create SOA and NS records. For more information about SOA and NS records, see Domain Name System.

To create an ADNS service by using the command line interface

At the command prompt, type the following commands to create an ADNS service and verify the configuration:
add service <name> <IP>@ ADNS <port>

show service <name>
Example:
add service Service-ADNS-1 10.14.39.21 ADNS 53

show service Service-ADNS-1

To modify an ADNS service by using the command line interface

At the command prompt, type the following command:
set service <name> <IPAddress>
Example:
set service Service-ADNS-1 10.14.39.21

To remove an ADNS service by using the command line interface

At the command prompt, type the following command:
rm service <name>
Example:
rm service Service-ADNS-1

To configure an ADNS service by using the configuration utility

  1. Navigate to Traffic Management > Load Balancing > Services.
  2. Add a new ADNS service, or select an existing service and edit its settings.