This article describes how DNS service proxy mode Forward-Only on FortiExtender.
When DNS service is on forward-only mode, FortiExtender interface directly forwards all DNS service request to DNS servers, which are defined and acquired on System DNS pool.
Scope
FortiExtender DNS proxy service with forward-only mode.
Solution
Step 1: On FortiExtender go to Networking > DNS Servers.
Step 2: Create DNS Service.
Step 3: On CLI, Check DNS Proxy mode.
Step 4: From CLI, Check DNS servers defined and acquired in DNS pool.
Step 5: From Client, all DNS request will be directly forwarded to DNS servers.
Step 6: FortiExtender shows the DNS services from DNS servers.
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
