Cloud Integration

Micetro provides native integration with cloud-based DNS and DHCP services, managing IP address data for Azure and AWS, including virtual networks and subnets within cloud accounts.

Using a cloud DNS service in Micetro is similar to the process of working with other DNS services. The process of adding DNS zones, DNS records, or modifying them is identical to that of other DNS servers in Micetro.

Note

Currently, cloud DNS services only support the creation of primary zones.

Supported Cloud Services

Important

To use cloud services, the DNS and DHCP agents must be installed on the same machine as Micetro Central. For information about how to install DNS agents, see Micetro DNS Agents.

Cloud service	DNS	IPAM
Akamai	Yes (Akamai Fast DNS)	N/A
Azure	Yes (Azure DNS)	Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)	Yes (Amazon Route 53)	Yes
NS1	Yes	N/A
Meraki	N/A	Yes

Setting Up Cloud Integrations

Prerequisites

For IP Address Management (IPAM), Micetro connects with the cloud service through Micetro Central. DNS management requires the Micetro DNS agent, and DHCP management requires the Micetro DHCP agent. Before proceeding with any actions involving Micetro and cloud services, two critical requirements must be met:

1. DNS/DHCP Agent Installation and Setup:

   • Ensure that the Micetro agent is installed on the machine where Micetro Central is running.

   • For instructions on installing Micetro agents, see Micetro Agents.

2. Network Connectivity:

   • Ensure that the machine hosting Micetro Central can connect to the designated cloud instance.

   • The connection must be made through port 443/TCP, which is reserved for secure communication.

   • For detailed networking requirements, see Networking Requirements.

If you intend to add multiple AWS cloud accounts using a single set of credentials, see Configuring AWS Multi-Account Setup.

Adding Cloud Services

You must have permission to administer DNS or DHCP to add a new service to Micetro.

To add a cloud service:

1. On the Admin page, select Service Management in the upper-left corner.

2. Select Add Service.

3. Select the cloud provider you want to use, fill in the required information, and select Add.

4. The service and any subnets defined will be displayed under DNS Services or DHCPS Service and IP Ranges, respectively.

Akamai Fast DNS

Fill in the fields required to connect to Akamai Fast DNS:

• Obtaining Access Credentials: For information about how to create API Access Credentials for Micetro, see Create EdgeGrid authentication credentials.

Warning

Akamai OPEN APIs are time sensitive! It is crucial to synchronize the system your client operates on with a Stratum 2 or higher time source.

Danger

If the time on the server running the DNS Remote differs significantly from Coordinated Universal Time, authentication will fail preventing access/updating of zones through Micetro.

Azure DNS

Fill in the fields required to connect to Azure:

• For information about how to configure Azure DNS, see Configure Azure DNS.

Amazon Web Services

Fill in the fields required to connect to AWS:

• Obtaining Access Credentials: For information about how to create API Access Credentials for use by Micetro, see AWS security credentials.

• For information about how to add multiple AWS cloud accounts using single credentials, see: Configuring AWS Multi-Account Setup.

• For information about the minimum permissions required for adding AWS accounts, see Integrating Cloud Services with Micetro: Permissions Guide for AWS.

NS1

Fill in the fields required to connect to NS1:

• Obtaining Access Credentials: For information about how to create API Access Credentials for use by Micetro, see IBM NS1 Connect.

Cisco Meraki

To manage Meraki with Micetro, it is required to have an operational instance of the Micetro DHCP Agent. For additional details about the DHCP Agent, see Micetro DHCP Agents. Moreover, the user responsible for adding Meraki should have DHCP administrator privileges.

When connecting to Meraki, you need to sepcify the location of the running DHCP. Next you must provide Micetro with a display name for the service and the API key to connect to Meraki.

• Obtaining Access Credentials: For information about how to create API Access Credentials for use by Micetro, see Cisco Meraki Dashboard API.

Editing Cloud Services

To edit the properties of a cloud service:

1. In the Service Management area, locate the service you want to edit.

2. Double-click the service or select it, and then select Edit service on the Action menu.

3. Make the necessary changes and select Confirm.

Removing Cloud Services

Warning

By removing the cloud service, the associated DNS service and the corresponding zones will be removed. Additionally, any subnets and cloud networks will also be removed.

To remove a cloud service:

1. In the Service Management area, select the service you want to remove.

2. On the Action menu, select Remove DNS service.

Removing Cloud Networks

To remove a cloud network:

1. On the IPAM page, select the specific cloud network.

2. On the Action menu, select Delete network.

Related topics:

• Configuring AWS Multi-Account Setup

• Integrating Cloud Services with Micetro: Permissions Guide for AWS

• Configure Azure DNS