Distributed Name Service (DNS) Management Operations Manual
Distribution Strategy of Network Control Nodes
How DNS Exports the Name Database
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Figure 5-3. Distribution With Two Network Control Nodes
DNS Name 
Manager
DNS Name 
Manager
DNS Name 
Manager
DNS Name 
Manager
DNS Name 
Exporter
DNS Name 
Exporter
DNS Name 
Exporter
DNS Name 
Exporter
DNS Name 
Manager
DNS Name 
Manager
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The name databases on \A and \B are 
replicated on \C. The name database 
on \D is partially replicated on \C.
If \C became unavailable, \A, \B, and \D
could replicate their databases on \F.
The name database on \E is
replicated on \F. The name 
database on \D is partially
replicated on \F. If \F became 
unavailable, \D and \E could
replicate their databases on \C. 
\A
\C
(NCN)
\B \D \E
\F
(NCN)
The name exporter is responsible for 
remote copies and updates. 
From
\A
From
\B
From
\E
From
\D
From
\D
Partial Replication










