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setdnsparameter_dnsrootreferral

Use this method to set send a root referral if a client queries a domain name that is unrelated to the domains configured/cached on the Citrix ADC. If the setting is disabled, the appliance sends a blank response instead of a root referral. Applicable to domains for which the appliance is authoritative. Disable the parameter when the appliance is under attack from a client that is sending a flood of queries for unrelated domains.

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dnsrootreferral

Send a root referral if a client queries a domain name that is unrelated to the domains configured/cached on the Citrix ADC. If the setting is disabled, the appliance sends a blank response instead of a root referral. Applicable to domains for which the appliance is authoritative. Disable the parameter when the appliance is under attack from a client that is sending a flood of queries for unrelated domains.
Default value = DISABLED.
Possible Values : ENABLED, DISABLED.

Return Value

Returns simpleResult

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