reset_dns_zone
Sets the DNS zone to the values in the specified template. If a template is not specified in the command, the records are set to what was in the template that was used to enable the DNS service.
Request parameters for reset_dns_zone
Standard parameters
- action = reset_dns_zone
- object = domain
Attributes
Parameters within the attributes associative array are described below.
| Parameter name | Obligation | Definition/Value |
|---|---|---|
| dns_template | Optional | The name of the DNS template that you want to use |
| domain | Required | The domain whose DNS you want to reset. |
Response parameters for reset_dns_zone
Standard parameters
- action = reply
- object = domain
- is_success = a Boolean is returned, indicating success or failure of the
request - response_code = response code indicating outcome of the request
- response_text = message describing the outcome of the request
Attributes
If the request is successful, the attributes associative array may include the following:
| Parameter name | Obligation | Definition/Value |
|---|---|---|
| nameservers_ok | Returned if is_success = true | Indicates whether the domain is set up to use the OpenSRS nameservers. 0—Nameservers are not set to the DNS service nameservers 1—Nameservers are set to the DNS service nameservers |
| records | Returned if is_success = true | A list of the record types defined for the domain; each record includes the settings for that record. Record types may be: A AAAA CNAME MX SRV TXT |
Records
Parameters within the records associative array are described below.
| Parameter name | Obligation | Definition/Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | Optional | Maps the domain name to the IP address. The A record consists of the following: ip_address—InternetProtocolAddress.A numeric address that computers recognize, for example, 123.45.54.123. subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. |
| AAAA | Optional | Maps the domain name to the IPv6 address. The AAAA record consists of the following: subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. ipv6_address—The next generation Internet Protocol designed as the successor to version 4. It is normally written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits (i.e. 2003:0db8: 85a3:0000:0000:8a2e: 0370:7334 |
| CNAME | Optional | Canonical Name. CNAME records can be used when you want a subdomain to point to another hostname. Allows you to create an alias for your domain. The CNAME record consists of the following: hostname—The FQDN of the domain that you want to access. subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. |
| MX | Optional | Mail Exchange. MX records determine how mail is delivered to your domain. Ensures that email that is sent to you is routed to the correct destination. The MX record consists of the following: priority—The priority of the target host,lower value means more preferred. subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. * hostname—The FQDN of the domain that you want to access. |
| SRV | Optional | Service Record. The SRV record consists of the following: priority—The priority of the target host,lower value means more preferred. weight—Arelative weight for records with the same priority. subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. hostname—The FQDN of the domain that you want to access. * port—The TCP or UDP port on which the service is to be found. |
| TXT | Optional | Text Record. Allows you to attach comments to a hostname, for example, SPF data to validate that email is being sent from the IP address of the domain's mail server. The TXT record consists of the following: subdomain—The third level of the domain name, such as www or ftp. text—The comments that you want to include. |
Examples for reset_dns_zone
Request
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='no'?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM 'ops.dtd'>
<OPS_envelope>
<header>
<version>0.9</version>
</header>
<body>
<data_block>
<dt_assoc>
<item key="protocol">XCP</item>
<item key="action">reset_dns_zone</item>
<item key="object">domain</item>
<item key="attributes">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="domain">example.com</item>
<item key="dns_template">business_domains</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</data_block>
</body>
</OPS_envelope>
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='no'?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM 'ops.dtd'>
<OPS_envelope>
<header>
<version>0.9</version>
</header>
<body>
<data_block>
<dt_assoc>
<item key="protocol">XCP</item>
<item key="action">reset_dns_zone</item>
<item key="object">domain</item>
<item key="attributes">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="domain">example.com</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</data_block>
</body>
</OPS_envelope>
Response
<?xml version='1.0' encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM "ops.dtd">
<OPS_envelope>
<header>
<version>0.9</version>
</header>
<body>
<data_block>
<dt_assoc>
<item key="protocol">XCP</item>
<item key="action">REPLY</item>
<item key="object">DOMAIN</item>
<item key="is_success">1</item>
<item key="response_code">200</item>
<item key="response_text">Command Successful</item>
<item key="attributes">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="records">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="A">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="subdomain"></item>
<item key="ip_address">17.16.156.5</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
<item key="MX">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">10</item>
<item key="subdomain">www</item>
<item key="hostname">example.com</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
<item key="1">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">1</item>
<item key="subdomain"></item>
<item key="hostname">mx.cust.aug18dnstest1.com.hostedemail.com</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
<item key="SRV">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">1</item>
<item key="weight">3</item>
<item key="subdomain">w3</item>
<item key="hostname">yummynames.com</item>
<item key="port">81</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
<item key="nameservers_ok">0</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</data_block>
</body>
</OPS_envelope>
<?xml version='1.0' encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM "ops.dtd">
<OPS_envelope>
<header>
<version>0.9</version>
</header>
<body>
<data_block>
<dt_assoc>
<item key="protocol">XCP</item>
<item key="action">REPLY</item>
<item key="object">DOMAIN</item>
<item key="is_success">1</item>
<item key="response_code">200</item>
<item key="response_text">Command Successful</item>
<item key="attributes">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="nameservers_ok">0</item>
<item key="records">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="A">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="subdomain"></item>
<item key="ip_address">17.16.156.5</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
<item key="MX">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">10</item>
<item key="subdomain">www</item>
<item key="hostname">example.org</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
<item key="1">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">1</item>
<item key="subdomain"></item>
<item key="hostname">mx.cust.aug18dnstest1.com.hostedemail.com</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
<item key="SRV">
<dt_array>
<item key="0">
<dt_assoc>
<item key="priority">1</item>
<item key="weight">3</item>
<item key="subdomain">w3</item>
<item key="hostname">yummynames.com</item>
<item key="port">81</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_array>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</item>
</dt_assoc>
</data_block>
</body>
</OPS_envelope>
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