How to Convert an A Record or CNAME to a Directional DNS Pool in UltraDNS

This article explains how to convert an existing A record or CNAME into a Directional DNS pool in UltraDNS.

How to Convert a Record to Directional DNS

Log in to UltraDNS.
Click Domains.
Select the domain where you want to add the directional record.
Under the A or CNAME Records tab, click + Add Record.
Enter the hostname under Host. This should match the existing record you are converting, then click Save.
If adding an A record, a message appears indicating that the hostname already exists and a pool can be created.
From the Select Pool Type dropdown, select Directional (DIR), then click Save.
On the next screen, the record is configured as the All Non Configured group. At this stage, all traffic continues to resolve to the existing IP address.
Configure additional directional pool records as needed.

The hostname must already exist as a record before converting it to a directional pool.
Initial configuration retains the existing traffic behavior until additional directional rules are added.

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