Different Round Robin TTL

Jeroen Polman

using round robin to distribute load, i know, a poor mans solution, i want
to use different TTL's so that some machines are cached longer and get more
load. however, when i query the record on the authorative dns server, all
entries will get the same TTL, namely the lowest TTL. also a ping to the dns
name gives me the same result.

is it not possible to use different TTL's?

Ace Fekay [MVP]

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Jeroen Polman <> typed:
> using round robin to distribute load, i know, a poor mans solution, i
> want to use different TTL's so that some machines are cached longer
> and get more load. however, when i query the record on the
> authorative dns server, all entries will get the same TTL, namely the
> lowest TTL. also a ping to the dns name gives me the same result.
>
> is it not possible to use different TTL's?

Once you've created the record, choode View, then Advanced. Now go into the
record and bump up the TTL.

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Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay [MVP]

In news:.gbl,
Jeroen Polman <> typed:
> using round robin to distribute load, i know, a poor mans solution, i
> want to use different TTL's so that some machines are cached longer
> and get more load. however, when i query the record on the
> authorative dns server, all entries will get the same TTL, namely the
> lowest TTL. also a ping to the dns name gives me the same result.
>
> is it not possible to use different TTL's?

Once you've created the record, choode View, then Advanced. Now go into the
record and bump up the TTL.

--
Regards,
Ace

This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
confers no rights.

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations

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or any other newsreader), and configure a news account, pointing to
news.microsoft.com. Anonymous access. It's free - no username or password
required nor do you need a Newsgroup Usenet account with your ISP. It
connects directly to the Microsoft Public Newsgroups. OEx allows you
o easily find, track threads, cross-post, sort by date, poster's name,
watched threads or subject. It's easy:

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