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Herman2024
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Jan 15, 2025
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Is it mandatory to add gtm/dns to the server list under Data Center of GSLB?

hi, we are setting up GTM/DNS, after creating a Data Center. Should I must add local GTM/DNS to the server list under Data Center or just need local LTM appliances only? I saw one of our clients who ...
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  • VishnuGatla's avatar
    VishnuGatla
    Jan 15, 2025

    You should add local LTM appliances to the server list under the Data Center. Adding the local GTM is optional if it's disabled, as it can still synchronize with other GTM/DNS appliances and function correctly. Ensure synchronization between GTMs is properly configured.

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zamroni777
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Jan 15, 2025

it is better to register gtm/dns into its datacenter object so that gtm/dns can be used as prober pool member

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    Herman2024
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    Jan 15, 2025

    Thanks zamroni777 for your kind advice! Will follow