Infoblox NIOS-DDI-Expert Exam - Topic 7 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 7

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An administrator is adding A records to an existing zone. Where is the Add Record function in Grid Manager?

AGrid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone)

BData Management > DNS > Zones > (zone)

CData Management > Members > Services > DNS > (zone)

DGrid > Services > DNS > (zone)

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Suggested Answer: B

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In the Infoblox Grid Manager (the NIOS GUI), DNS management is centralized under the Data Management tab, which provides a logical structure for handling DNS zones and records. To add an A record (Address record) to an existing zone, the administrator navigates to Data Management > DNS > Zones, selects the specific zone, and then uses the 'Add Record' option (typically a '+' icon or button). Option A focuses on member-specific settings, not zone record management. Option C drills into member services, which is more about service status than record editing. Option D is incorrect as 'Grid > Services' doesn't exist in this context---it's a misnomer. The INE course covers practical DNS troubleshooting, reinforcing this workflow.

by Luke at Jun 10, 2025, 11:56 PM

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An

5 months ago

I thought it was C, but now I'm doubting myself.

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Bulah

5 months ago

I thought it was A, but I could be wrong.

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Idella

5 months ago

It's definitely under B, that's where I found it!

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Ronald

6 months ago

Wait, is it really in Data Management? That seems odd.

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Yolande

6 months ago

I agree with B, that's the usual spot for DNS records.

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Lucy

6 months ago

I thought it was in Grid > Services, but now I'm second-guessing myself. I need to review that section again.

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Charlene

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I have a vague memory of it being in Data Management > DNS > Zones.

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Crissy

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like it was in Grid > DNS > Members. That seems familiar.

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Lamonica

7 months ago

I think the Add Record function is under Data Management, but I can't remember if it's in Zones or Members.

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Veronika

7 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on my experience with the Grid Manager, the Add Record function for DNS is most likely located under the Zones section, where you can manage the records for a specific DNS zone.

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Kris

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by all the different menu options here. Is the Add Record function under the DNS section, the Members section, or somewhere else? I'll need to take a closer look at each of these paths to determine the right answer.

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Weldon

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The Add Record function is definitely going to be under the DNS section, since that's where you manage DNS zones and records. I just need to figure out the right navigation path from the main Grid Manager view.

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Daniel

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Grid Manager has a lot of different menus and submenus, so I'll need to think carefully about where I'd expect to find the Add Record function for DNS records.

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Jackie

8 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about the location of a specific function in the Grid Manager interface. I'll carefully review the options and think through the typical navigation paths to find the Add Record function.

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Refugia

10 months ago

The answer is clearly B. Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone). Anything else would just be ridiculous. I mean, who puts DNS under Members?

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Hubert

10 months ago

I'm feeling lucky, so I'm gonna go with D. Grid > Services > DNS > (zone). It's gotta be in the Grid Manager somewhere!

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Trinidad

10 months ago

I'm going with B. Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone). It just makes the most sense to me.

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Ivette

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D. Grid > Services > DNS > (zone)

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Delmy

9 months ago

I agree with you, I also think it's A.

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Floyd

9 months ago

I think it's A. Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone)

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Malinda

10 months ago

Haha, the answer is definitely not C. Who would think to look for DNS under Members? That's just silly.

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Julieta

8 months ago

B) Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone)

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Dick

8 months ago

A) Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone)

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Leonie

11 months ago

Hmm, I think it might be Grid > Services > DNS > (zone). The Grid Manager seems like the logical place to add DNS records.

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Zack

10 months ago

I agree with you, Grid > Services > DNS > (zone) seems like the right place to add A records in Grid Manager.

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Virgilio

10 months ago

I usually go to Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone) to add A records. It's pretty straightforward.

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Alesia

10 months ago

I think it's actually Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone). That's where I usually go to add records.

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Nickie

11 months ago

I agree with Julianna, I think it's in Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone) because that's where you manage DNS records.

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Refugia

11 months ago

I believe it's actually in Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone).

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Julianna

11 months ago

I think the Add Record function is in Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone).

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Alise

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's under Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone). That's where I've always found it.

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Rosendo

10 months ago

I believe it's under Grid > Services > DNS > (zone) for adding A records.

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Roxanne

10 months ago

I usually go to Grid > DNS > Members > (member) > (zone) to add A records.

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Elmer

11 months ago

I think it's under Data Management > DNS > Zones > (zone). That's where I've always found it.

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