OCI DNS

Overview of OCI DNS

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DNS is a cloud-native domain name system service that provides both internet-facing and internal DNS resolution capabilities. This enterprise-grade DNS solution offers global load balancing and intelligent traffic steering based on multiple routing characteristics, making it ideal for organizations requiring reliable, scalable DNS management. As part of Oracle's comprehensive cloud networking suite, OCI DNS serves businesses looking for robust DNS infrastructure with advanced traffic management features. It is particularly useful for tools in the Router Config Tool and DNS Changer categories.

The service supports both public and private DNS configurations, enabling secure internal name resolution for cloud workloads while maintaining high availability for external-facing applications. With features like geolocation routing, failover steering, and automatic health checks, OCI DNS ensures optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical applications across global deployments. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Oracle Cloud services while providing comprehensive DNS zone management and monitoring capabilities.

How to Use OCI DNS

Getting started with OCI DNS involves creating an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure account and navigating to the DNS management console. Users begin by creating either primary or secondary DNS zones, with options to import existing DNS records or configure new ones from scratch. The service allows configuration of various DNS record types including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and TXT records, along with specialized features like HTTP/S redirects and private DNS views for internal network resolution.

Core Features of OCI DNS

1. Global Traffic Management – Distributes requests across multiple regions based on destination health and source location
2. Private DNS Resolution – Provides secure internal name resolution for OCI workloads and on-premises networks
3. Advanced Steering Policies – Implements geolocation, ASN, IP prefix, and failover-based routing
4. DNS Load Balancing – Directs traffic to endpoints using equal or custom weighting algorithms
5. Comprehensive Monitoring – Offers DNS metrics and performance tracking for optimization

Use Cases for OCI DNS

• Public DNS hosting for internet-facing applications and websites
• Private DNS for secure internal network resolution in hybrid environments
• Traffic load balancing across multiple cloud regions and data centers
• Geographic traffic steering to direct users to nearest available endpoints
• DNS failover configuration for high availability and disaster recovery
• Kubernetes cluster deployment with automatic DNS management
• Multi-cloud DNS solutions for distributed application architectures

Support and Contact

For technical support and sales inquiries, contact Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through their official website or email contact@oracle.com. Enterprise customers can access dedicated support channels through their Oracle account representative for personalized assistance with DNS configuration and optimization.

Company Info

Oracle Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Texas, provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and enterprise software solutions. The company offers extensive documentation and enterprise support services for OCI DNS through their global customer support network.

Login and Signup

Access OCI DNS through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure console. New users can sign up for Oracle Cloud Free Tier to evaluate DNS services, while existing customers can log in with their OCI credentials to manage DNS zones and configurations.