Adding reverse zones

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A reverse zone is an entry in the DNS zone file that enables the translation of  IP addresses to host names. You can add reverse zones in DNS through the service provide server control panel. A special Pointer (PTR)-record type is used to store reverse DNS entries.

To add a reverse zone:

  1. On the top navigation bar, click resources, then click the hosting servers tab. On the top navigation bar, click server.

  2. Select a DNS server from the list, then click overview. On the services list, select the Microsoft DNS service, then click overview.

  3. In the service components area below the general information, select Microsoft DNS, then click overview. The Service Component Instance Shortcuts page is displayed.

  4. Click add reverse zones. The add reverse zone form is displayed.

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  6. In the reverse lookup zone name text box, enter a name for the zone, then click add.

A reverse zone is created.