Definition: The term "actions\_mdnsrepeater.conf" refers to a configuration file that, when executed, allows DNS to be repeated. It's often used in DNS servers for adding or removing record records based on the serverβs preferences.
Here are its basic structure and some key terms:
Structure:
```
actions_mdnsrepeater.conf:
action: 'mdns-repeater'
url: /etc/mdn/servers
repeat: True
repeat-interval: 10s
min-replica-count: 5
# You can customize your repeaters' behavior here.
repeat-min-records: 0 # Minimum number of records to be added or removed from the server's DNS list (default is 5)
```
Definition:
This configuration file defines a function, `actions_mdnsrepeater.conf`, which performs various actions when this configuration is loaded. It repeats DNS records based on specific criteria:
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Action:
The `mdns-repeater` action adds or removes DNS record records from the server's list.
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Repeat Interval:
This specifies how often to repeat DNS records. An "interval" of 10 seconds corresponds to a delay that lasts for 5 minutes (450 seconds). By default, it repeats every 10 seconds.
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Min Replicas Count:
A minimum number of record records must be added or removed before the function will start repeating them. The value can be set to 5 if you wish to add only five records.
This is useful for adding or removing DNS records as per a user's preferences. It allows servers to schedule DNS updates based on server load, request volume, and other factors.