Toolbars (Management Console, obsolete)

The toolbar, which runs along the top of the Object Section and Object List, provides fast access to commonly performed operations. The function of any given button is always in the context of the currently selected object. Some buttons will not be available (i.e., greyed out) when certain objects are selected.

Button

Name

Description

create

Create

Lets you create a zone, add a name server, a DHCP scope, or a DHCP server based on the currently selected object.

delete

Delete

Lets you delete a zone, a name server, a DHCP scope, or a DHCP server; based on the currently selected object.

options

Options

Display the options dialog box for the currently selected object, if applicable (e.g., Zone options, Server options, etc.).

server-info

Server Info

Displays a window that provides general information about the selected server—e.g., server type, IP Address, OS, number of zones, number of requests sent/received, etc. Refer to DNS Servers—Server Information .

server-log

Server Log

Displays the Server Log window that shows the DNS log of that server. Refer to DNS Servers—Server Log .

history

History

Opens the History window and displays a log of all changes that have been made to the selected object, including the date and time of the change, the name of the user who made it, the actions performed, and any comments entered by the user. Refer to Management Console—Object Change History .

zone-wizard

Zone Wizard

Launches the Zone Wizard, which helps you create the desired type of zone by prompting you with a series of questions. Refer to DNS Zones—Zone Migration Wizard .

view-hierarchical

View (Hierarchical)

When selected, toggles to hierarchical view for the IP Address range.

view-flat

View (Flat)

When selected, toggles to flat view for the IP Address range.

Quick Filter

This text field lets you instantly filter out objects that you do not want to display. For example, if you type ‘ex’ in the field, only objects that contain ‘ex’ somewhere in their name are displayed in the Object List. When you clear the contents from this field, all available objects are again displayed. Refer to Quick Filter .

Zone toolbar

Button

Name

Description

analyze

Analyze

Analyzes the contents of the zone. Refer to DNS Zones—Zone Analysis .

history

History

Displays the history for the selected zone. Refer to the DNS Zones—View History .

zone-wizard

Wizard

Launches the Record Creation Wizard. Refer to DNS Resource Records.

Zone Controls

Only available for static zones on BIND Opens the Zone Controls dialog box. Refer to the DNS Zones—Zone Controls .

find

Find

Opens the Find Zone dialog box in which you enter criterion to locate specific information for this zone. Refer to DNS Zones—Search .

options

Options

Opens the Zone Options dialog box. Refer to the DNS Zones—Zone Options .

print

Print

Prints the zone information.

save

Save

Saves the information as entered in the main zone information window.

IP Address Range toolbar

Button

Name

Description

delete

Delete

Removes the currently selected host. Refer to IP Address Management.

edit

Edit

Opens the IP Address dialog box in which you can edit details for the IP Address. Refer to IP Address Management .

claim

Claim

Use this feature to prevent accidental assignment of a reserved address without creating a DNS entry for it. [1]

release

Release

Use this feature to release assignment of a reserved address.

next-free-ip

Next Free Address in Range

Finds the first IP Address in the range that is not in use. When clicked, opens the IP Address dialog box in which you enter the IP Address info.

Scope toolbar

Button

Name

Description

edit

Edit

Allow you to edit the selected host by opening the IP Address dialog box. Refer to DHCP Scopes.

delete

Delete

Deletes the currently selected IP Address. Refer to DHCP Scopes.

claim

Claim

Use this feature to prevent accidental assignment of a reserved address without creating a DNS entry for it. [1]

release

Release

Use this feature to release assignment of a reserved address.