Monitoring Alibaba Cloud DNS
Monitoring your Alibaba Cloud DNS records automatically is made easy with ZoneWatcher. After you've added your account credentials, we will automatically import all of your domains and begin monitoring them for changes.
Creating Access Keys (AccessKey ID & Secret)
To connect your Alibaba Cloud DNS account, you'll need to create AccessKey credentials. These consist of an AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret that allow secure API access to your DNS resources.
First, ensure you have proper permissions for DNS management. We recommend creating a dedicated RAM (Resource Access Management) user with read-only DNS permissions specifically for ZoneWatcher. This follows the principle of least privilege and enhances security.
To create your AccessKey credentials:
- Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console
- Navigate to RAM (Resource Access Management) from the console
- Click on "Users" in the left sidebar
- Create a new user or select an existing user for ZoneWatcher
- Click on "Create AccessKey"
- Save both the AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret
Important: The AccessKey Secret is only displayed once when created. Store it securely as you won't be able to retrieve it later. Make sure the RAM user has the following permissions for DNS operations:
AliyunDNSReadOnlyAccess- For read-only access to DNS resources
Creating your Alibaba Cloud Provider
Once you have your AccessKey credentials, you can create your new Alibaba Cloud provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and entering your credentials:
- AccessKey ID: Your AccessKey ID from the previous step
- AccessKey Secret: Your AccessKey Secret from the previous step
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your AccessKey credentials and begin importing your DNS zones.
Monitoring Your Zones
After you've created your Alibaba Cloud provider, we will sync all the DNS zones associated with your account and their associated DNS records. You'll be able to view them from either the Provider's page or the Zone Dashboard.
ZoneWatcher will automatically check for changes to your DNS records on a regular schedule. When changes are detected, you'll receive notifications through your configured notification channels, allowing you to stay informed about any modifications to your DNS configuration.
About Alibaba Cloud DNS
Alibaba Cloud DNS is a highly available and scalable authoritative DNS service provided by Alibaba Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud providers. Built on Alibaba Cloud's global infrastructure, it offers reliable domain name resolution with excellent performance.
The service provides comprehensive DNS management capabilities including intelligent DNS resolution, geo-location based routing, and protection against DDoS attacks. With nodes distributed across the globe, Alibaba Cloud DNS ensures low-latency DNS queries from any location worldwide.
By monitoring your Alibaba Cloud DNS records with ZoneWatcher, you can ensure that any unauthorized changes to your DNS configuration are quickly detected and reported. This helps maintain the security and integrity of your domain's DNS settings, which is critical for protecting your online presence and ensuring business continuity.