This article explains how to create a Traffic Controller pool in UltraDNS, including configuring HTTP probes and email notifications.
It applies when setting up load balancing and monitoring for an A record.
When to Use This Article
- You need to configure load balancing using Traffic Controller.
- You want to add monitoring and failover behavior to an A record.
- You are setting up health probes and notifications.
Step 1: Create the Traffic Controller Pool
- Log into UltraDNS.
- Click Domains.
- Click the domain you want to add a Traffic Controller Pool to.
- Under A Records, click Add Pool.
- Under Host: type the name of the pool you want to create.
- Under Points to: enter the IP you want to add.
- Select Pool Type: Traffic Controller.
- Click Save.
- It will say you are adding a new A record for a hostname that already exists.
- Select Pool type: Traffic Controller again.
- Click Save.
Step 2: Add HTTP Probes
- Click Probe Definitions.
- Click Add Probe.
- Select Probe Type: HTTP.
- Select Host: Pool Level.
- Select Probing Regions: Select the areas you wish to probe from.
- Probe Interval: Select how often you want the probe to run.
- Under HTTP Probe Transactions:
- Click Add.
- Under URL: Enter the URL you wish to monitor (example: http://example.com).
- Follow Redirect: YES.
- Expected HTTP Response: 2XX|3XX.
- Click Done.
- Click Save Probe.
Step 3: Add Notifications
- Click Notifications.
- Click Add Notification button.
- Under Email List: Enter all the email addresses you want to get notified.
- Click Save.
Verification
After completing setup, confirm that:
- The Traffic Controller pool appears under the domain’s A Records.
- Probes show an active monitoring status.
- Email notifications are listed under the Notifications section.