Monitoring Rackspace DNS
Monitoring your Rackspace 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.
Generating your Rackspace API Credentials
To get started adding your Rackspace account, you'll need to obtain your Account ID and generate an API Key from your Rackspace Cloud Control Panel. We use these credentials to automatically fetch your domains and their associated DNS records.
To access your API credentials:
- Log in to the Rackspace Cloud Control Panel
- Click on your username in the upper-right corner and select "Account Settings"
- Navigate to the "API Keys" section
- Your Account Number will be displayed at the top of the page
- Click "Show" next to "API Key" to reveal your API key, or generate a new one if needed
Important: Keep your API key secure. This key provides full access to your Rackspace account's DNS management capabilities. We recommend using Rackspace's sub-account feature if you want to limit access permissions.
Obtaining Your Authentication Token
Rackspace Cloud DNS API uses an authentication token for API requests. When you create your provider in ZoneWatcher, you'll need to provide both your Account ID and the authentication token. The token can be obtained by authenticating with Rackspace's Identity service using your username and API key.
ZoneWatcher will handle the authentication process for you, but you need to provide your Account ID and a valid authentication token in the provider configuration.
Creating your Rackspace Provider
Once you've obtained your credentials, you can create your new Rackspace provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and entering your Account ID and API Key.
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your credentials and begin importing your domains.
Monitoring Your Zones
After you've created your Rackspace provider, we will sync all the 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 Rackspace Cloud DNS
Rackspace Cloud DNS is a globally distributed anycast network that provides fast and reliable DNS hosting. The service uses multiple nameservers (including dns1.stabletransit.com and dns1.rackspace.com) distributed across different geographic locations to ensure high availability and low latency for DNS queries.
Rackspace Cloud DNS supports a comprehensive set of DNS record types and provides an API for programmatic management of your DNS zones and records. The API follows RESTful principles and supports both JSON and XML response formats.
By monitoring your Rackspace DNS records with ZoneWatcher, you can ensure that any unauthorized changes to your DNS configuration are quickly detected and reported, helping you maintain the security and integrity of your domain's DNS settings.