How 3DNS works?

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Can somebody explain me in simple words how 3DNS works?
Also, are we using the name GTM for 3NDS nowadays? if no then can anybody tell me the difference?&nbsp;

seth_cooper · Answer

Hi, &nbsp;
GTM replaced 3DNS years ago.  GTM is an intelligent DNS solution that can have rules on how it decides what the best answer for a specific DNS request might be.  It is considered a GSLB (Global Server Load Balancer) and is used to push data to different datacenters based on a set of rules and conditions.&nbsp;
Please check out the link below for more details.&nbsp;
https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_gtm/manuals/product/gtm_config_guide_10_1/gtm_intro_new.html&nbsp;
Seth&nbsp;

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