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Before You Start

DNS provides a set of functions for different scenarios.

When DNS Is Required

You can select a function based on Table 1 to suit your network scenario.

Table 1 Scenarios where DNS is required

Function

Scenario

Reference

Public domain name resolution

Domain names are mapped to the public IP addresses of web servers or web applications on the Internet so that end users are routed to your website or application.

Routing Internet Traffic to a Website

Private domain name resolution

Domain names are mapped to the private IP addresses within the VPCs for accessing cloud resources or cloud services over a private network.

Configuring Private Domain Name Resolution for ECSs

Reverse resolution

PTR records map EIPs to domain names and are often used by email servers against spammers.

Translating an IP Address to a Domain Name

Signing Up with Huawei Cloud and Completing Real-Name Authentication

You must have an account to access the DNS console. If you do not have an account, create one first.

  1. Sign up for a HUAWEI ID.

    For details, see Signing up for a HUAWEI ID and Enabling Huawei Cloud Services.

  2. Complete real-name authentication.

    For details, see Real-Name Authentication.

    If you have enabled Huawei Cloud services and completed real-name authentication, skip this step.

Topping up Your Account

Ensure that your account has sufficient balance. For details, see Topping up an Account.