Starting June 17th, 2024, UltraDNS will now include counts of responses for HTTPS and SVCB records in several key reports. This update will also change the columns and their order in CSV formatted responses for these reports.
This enhancement is part of our initial improvements to support HTTPS and SVCB DNS records. In July, we will add functionality to allow the provisioning and propagation of these records to your zones.
Benefits of Including HTTPS and SVCB Counts:
• Improved Visibility: Gain better insight into the types of queries your domains are receiving, helping you understand traffic patterns and optimize your DNS configurations.
• Enhanced Reporting Accuracy: By capturing HTTPS and SVCB queries, the reports now reflect a more accurate picture of total query volumes, ensuring you have reliable data for decision-making.
• Proactive Monitoring: Detect and respond to changes in traffic related to HTTPS and SVCB record queries, allowing for more effective monitoring and management of your DNS infrastructure
Affected Reports:
• Zone Query Report
1. Advanced Zone Query Report (JSON, CSV, and Export)
2. Non-Advanced Zone Report (JSON, CSV, and Export)
• NXD Zone Report (JSON and CSV)
1. Synchronous Zone Query Report (JSON and CSV)
2. Host Query Report
3. Advanced Host Query Report (JSON, CSV, and Export)
4. Non-Advanced Host Report (JSON, CSV, and Export)
New Order of Columns
• Advanced Host Response Report: zoneName, hostName, accountName, startDate, endDate, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb, refusedCount, notimpCount, nxdomainCount, servfailCount, formerrCount, noerrorCount
• Non-Advanced Host Response Report: zoneName, hostName, accountName, startDate, endDate, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb
• Advanced Zone Response Report: zoneName, accountName, startDate, endDate, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb, refusedCount, notimpCount, nxdomainCount, servfailCount, formerrCount, noerrorCount
• Non-Advanced Zone Response Report: zoneName, accountName, startDate, endDate, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb
• Synchronous Zone Response Report: zoneName, accountName, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb, refusedCount, notimpCount, nxdomainCount, servfailCount, formerrCount, noerrorCount
• NXD Zone Response Report: zoneName, accountName, startDate, endDate, rspTotal, tcpTotal, udpTotal, ipv4Total, ipv6Total, ipv4tcpTotal, ipv4udpTotal, ipv6tcpTotal, ipv6udpTotal, recordA, recordA6, recordAAAA, recordAny, recordAxfr, recordCert, recordCname, recordDlv, recordDnskey, recordHinfo, recordIpseckey, recordIxfr, recordLoc, recordMf, recordNaptr, recordMx, recordNs, recordNsec, recordNsec3, recordNsec3Param, recordRp, recordPtr, recordRrsig, recordSoa, recordSpf, recordSrv, recordSshfp, recordTa, recordTsig, recordTkey, recordTxt, recordHttps, recordSvcb
Additional Information
To learn more about these new DNS records, please read the blog post at the UltraDNS community: Introducing SVCB and HTTPS Resource Records.
If you have additional questions or wish to provide feedback, please get in touch with UltraDNS Support in one of the following ways:
• Create a ticket at https://dns.ultraproducts.support
• Call us at +1 (844) 929-0808, Options 1-2