DNS Server Settings

Use the DNS Server Settings window to configure the DNS settings of LOM.

These settings make sure that you can use LOM on the network.

To configure the DNS settings:

  1. Select Configuration > DNS.

    The DNS Server Settings window opens.

  2. Configure the settings for the DNS server.

    Host Configuration:

    Field Name

    Description

    Host Settings

    • Automatic - The DHCP server gives the DNS host name

    • Manual - Enter the Host Name in the field

    Host Name

    Host name of the appliance

    Domain Name Configuration:

    Field Name

    Description

    Domain Settings

    • Automatic - The DHCP server gives the DNS domain name

    • Manual - Enter the host name in the field

      Note - Not used in newer LOM F/W versions

    Domain Name

    Domain name for LOM

    IPv4 Domain Name Server Configuration:

    Field Name

    Description

    DNS Server Settings

    • Automatic - The DHCP server gives the IPv4 DNS server address

    • Manual - Enter the IPv4 DNS server address in the field

      Note - Not used in newer LOM F/W versions

    Preferred DNS Server

    The IPv4 address of the primary DNS server

    Note - Enter 0.0.0.0 to clear an IPv4 field. You cannot use empty strings for IPv4 addresses

    Alternate DNS Server

    The IPv4 address of the secondary DNS server

  3. Click Save.