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smp_86112
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Mar 06, 2014

Testing GTM topology results

I was wondering what resources people use to test the effect of GTM-topology load-balancing on Internet-based LDNS servers? I need a way to submit a DNS query that will reach my GTM from a geographic...
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smp_86112
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Mar 06, 2014

Of course, shortly after submitting this question I found this which is pretty much exactly what I am looking for.

 

https://www.whatsmydns.net

 

The number of DNS servers is pretty limited though, so I'd be interested in seeing what other sites people use to test their topology records.

 

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Mar 06, 2014
I think the trick is to search for terms related to DNS propogation instead of "geoip". There are quite a few sites that are geared for propogation-type checks, which of course can also be used for geolocation tests too :] Here's another one I found: http://viewdns.info/propagation/