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    Users can create the service by entering the required information for the GSLB service and selecting detailed options through the Samsung Cloud Platform Console.

    Create GSLB

    You can create and use a GSLB service in the Samsung Cloud Platform Console.

    To request the creation of a GSLB service, follow these steps.

    1. All Services > Networking > GSLB Click the menu. You will be taken to the Service Home page.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Create GSLB button. You will be taken to the Create GSLB page.
    3. On the GSLB Creation page, enter the information required to create a service and select detailed options.
      • Enter or select the required information in the Service Information Input area.
        Category
        Required status
        Detailed description
        PurposeRequiredAutomatically input PUBLIC when creating GSLB
        domain nameRequiredEnter the GSLB domain name to use
        • Enter using lowercase English letters and numbers, between 4 and 40 characters
        • Cannot use the same name as an existing one
        Add connection target > IPRequiredEnter the target IP address
        Add connection target > LocationRequiredSelect the location to perform monitoring for the connection target
        • It is recommended to specify a location close to the IP server
        Add connection target > DescriptionSelectEnter additional information or description about the connection target
        Add connection target > Connection target listRequiredDisplay added target IP, location, and description entries
        • Enter target IP, location, and description, then click the Add button to add the entry
        • Up to 8 target connections can be added to a single GSLB service
        • Click x to remove an entry from the list, click the Delete All button to remove all entries from the list
        Table. GSLB Service Information Input Items
      • Enter or select the required information in the Connection Target Monitoring Settings area.
        Category
        Required
        Detailed description
        Health CheckRequiredSelect the protocol type for health check
        • ICMP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS can be selected (recommended to use HTTPS for security)
        IntervalRequiredEnter the time interval (seconds) for performing health checks.
        TimeoutRequiredEnter the waiting time (seconds) to determine the server’s status (UP or DOWN) during a health check.
        Probe TimeoutRequiredEnter the response timeout (seconds)
        • Enter the domain name (recommended) or the origin server’s public IP directly
        Service PortRequiredWhen using TCP/HTTP/HTTPS protocols, enter the port to be used for health checks
        • Enter the domain name (recommended) or directly input the origin server’s public IP
        User NameSelectEnter the username to use when authentication is required for health check communication when using the HTTP/HTTPS protocol.
        PasswordSelectEnter the password to use when authentication is required for health check communication while using the HTTP/HTTPS protocol
        • Include English letters, numbers, and special characters (@$!%*#?&) and enter it within 8 - 20 characters
        Send StringSelectionWhen using the HTTP/HTTPS protocol, enter the string to be sent when checking a specific web page
        • Example) GET /www/example/index.html
        • For HTTP 1.0/1.1, use /r/n for line breaks, and special characters (<, >, #) cannot be used in the string
        Receive StringRequiredWhen using the HTTP/HTTPS protocol, enter the string to be received as a health‑check response
        • The string must contain only English letters (uppercase and lowercase) and numbers
        Table. GSLB connection target monitoring configuration input items
      • Enter or select the required information in the Load Balancing Policy Settings area.
        Category
        Required status
        Detailed description
        AlgorithmRequiredSelect load balancing method
        • Ratio: Distribute traffic proportionally to the weight (Weight) of each connection target
        • Round robin: Distribute traffic evenly based on a round-robin method
        Connection targetRequiredEnter Weight for each target when selecting Ratio
        • Weight is the weighting applied to each target when distributing service requests; enter a value between 0 and 100.
        • Click the detail view icon of the description item to view target information
        Table. GSLB load balancing policy input items
      • In the Additional Information Input area, enter or select the required information.
        Category
        Required
        Detailed description
        ExplanationSelectionEnter additional information or description about the GSLB service.
        tagSelectAdd Tag
        • Up to 50 per resource can be added
        • After clicking the Add Tag button, enter or select Key, Value values
        Table. GSLB additional information input fields
    4. Check the creation history and click the Create button.
      • When creation is complete, check the created resource on the GSLB List page.
    Reference
    To monitor the connection targets, GSLB must add allow rules to the firewall and security group.

    Check GSLB detailed information

    The GSLB service allows you to view and edit the full resource list and detailed information. GSLB Details page consists of Details, Targets, Tags, Activity Log tabs.

    To view detailed GSLB information, follow these steps.

    1. Click the All Services > Networking > GSLB menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of GSLB.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the GSLB menu. You will be taken to the GSLB List page.
    3. On the GSLB List page, click the resource to view detailed information. You will be taken to the GSLB Details page.
      • The GSLB Details page displays the GSLB’s status and detailed information, and consists of the Details, Targets, Tags, Activity Log tabs.
        CategoryDetailed description
        Service statusGSLB status
        • Creating: In progress
        • Active: Running
        • Editing: In progress
        • Deleting: In progress
        • Error: An error occurred
        Service terminationButton to cancel GSLB
        Table. GSLB status information and additional features

    Detailed Information

    On the GSLB List page, you can view detailed information of the selected resource and, if necessary, edit the information.

    CategoryDetailed description
    ServiceService name
    Resource TypeResource Type
    SRNUnique resource ID in Samsung Cloud Platform
    Resource NameResource Name
    Resource IDUnique resource ID in the service
    constructorUser who created the service
    Creation date and timeService creation date and time
    EditorUser who edited the service information
    Modification dateDate and time the service information was modified
    Domain nameGSLB domain information
    PurposeGSLB usage
    AlgorithmConfigured GSLB algorithm information
    • Edit Click the icon to modify the settings
    Health CheckConfigured GSLB health check information
    • Edit icon can be clicked to change settings
    ExplanationEntered GSLB description
    • Edit icon can be clicked to modify the description
    Table. GSLB Detailed Information Tab Items

    Connection target

    On the GSLB List page, you can view the connection target information of the selected resource and, if necessary, edit the information.

    CategoryDetailed description
    IPDestination IP address
    Resource IDGSLB Resource ID
    LocationLocation to perform monitoring of the connection target
    descriptionEnter additional information or description for the connection target
    • Click the detail view icon to view the information
    Whether to useIndicate whether the connection target is used
    WeightDisplay the weight of the connection target
    Connection statusConnection status display
    • Connected: normal connection status
    • Disconnected: disconnected state
    Edit connection targetAdd or modify connection target
    Table. GSLB Connection Target Tab Items

    tag

    On the GSLB List page, you can view the tag information of the selected resource and add, modify, or delete it.

    CategoryDetailed description
    Tag listTag list
    • You can view the Key and Value information of the tag
    • Up to 50 tags can be added per resource
    • When entering a tag, you can search and select from the list of previously created Keys and Values
    Table. GSLB Tag Tab Items

    Job History

    On the GSLB List page, you can view the operation history of the selected resource.

    CategoryDetailed description
    Task History ListResource Change History
    • You can view operation details, operation time, resource type, resource name, operation result, and operator information
    • Operation History List When you click the corresponding resource in the list, the Operation History Details popup opens
    Table. GSLB operation history tab items

    Modify connection target information

    You can add, modify, or delete GSLB connection target information.

    To change the GSLB connection target information, follow these steps.

    1. Click the All Services > Networking > GSLB menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of GSLB.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the GSLB menu. Navigate to the GSLB List page.
    3. On the GSLB List page, click the resource to view its details. You will be taken to the GSLB Details page.
    4. On the GSLB Details page, click the Connection Targets tab. You will be taken to the Connection Targets tab page.
    5. Connection Target tab page, click the Edit Connection Target button. You will be taken to the Edit Connection Target page.
    6. On the Edit Connection Target page, modify the information you want.
      • Add: Enter the target IP, select the location, and enter a description, then click the Add button to add the item.
      • Delete: To delete the linked target item, click the Delete button.
      • You can modify the Weight for each item in the connection target list.
    7. When the edit is complete, click Done. An edit notification window will open.
    8. Click OK in the alert dialog. The service information update is complete.
    Reference
    • You can add up to 8 targets to a single GSLB service.
    • When adding a connection target, it is recommended to set the location field to a position close to the target server.

    Configuring the Regional Routing Controller

    You can query the Regional Routing Controller and change its usage status.

    To change the usage status of the Regional Routing Controller, follow these steps.

    1. All Services > Networking > GSLB Click the menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of GSLB.

    2. On the Service Home page, click the Regional Routing Controller menu. You will be taken to the Regional Routing Controller List page.

    3. Retrieve the resource to view detailed information on the Regional Routing Controller List page.

      • Advanced Search button can be clicked to select domain, connection location, and usage status for the search.
    4. On the Regional Routing Controller List page, view the resource information and change its usage status.

      CategoryDetailed description
      domain nameRegistered domain name
      • When you click the domain name, you will be taken to the GSLB Details > Connection Targets tab page
      PurposeDomain purpose
      Connection locationLocation to perform monitoring of the connection target
      Connection target by locationNumber of connection targets by location
      Whether to useDisplay the connection target usage status, and you can change the usage status by clicking the More button
      • Use: Enable the connection target
      • Stop: Disable the connection target
      • You can also set usage by selecting a domain from the list and choosing Use or Stop at the top
      Table. Regional Routing Controller List

    5. Click Confirm in the alert dialog. The domain usage status change is complete.

    Terminate GSLB

    You can request termination of the GSLB service in the Samsung Cloud Platform Console.

    To request cancellation of the GSLB service, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Networking > GSLB menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of GSLB.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the GSLB menu. You will be taken to the GSLB List page.
    3. On the GSLB List page, click the resource you want to view detailed information for. You will be taken to the GSLB Details page.
    4. On the GSLB Details page, click the Cancel Service button.
    5. After the termination is complete, check the service termination status in the GSLB list.