Overview
DNS queries are not the same as page views. When discussing resolution and delivery with WAFGO, include zone structure, caching periods, the existing provider and recovery requirements.
This is a DNS selection and cost-planning guide, not a claim of a launched authoritative-DNS service, free query allowance or traffic-steering package. Confirm service scope and charges separately.
Understand what drives query volume
Recursive resolver caching affects queries reaching authoritative servers, while TTLs, record changes and client behavior also influence the result. Base estimates on actual DNS measurements.
Zones and records
Inventory zones, subdomains and record types, including any zone- or record-count limits.
Query volume
Group query statistics by period and record type, checking how successful, failed and anomalous queries are counted.
TTL and changes
Set TTLs around freshness and reuse needs rather than sacrificing required recovery behavior just to reduce queries.
Separate resolution from additional policies
Geographical steering, health checks and failover may have separate billing units. A standard query rate does not imply every policy is included.
| Scope | Confirm |
|---|---|
| Standard resolution | Zone, domain, record and query billing units |
| Policy-based resolution | Policy types, matching dimensions and additional query charges |
| Health checks | Targets, frequency, probe regions and metering |
| Operations and support | Change support, record export, logs and migration |
Include verification and recovery in migration
DNS migration needs a complete record inventory and a usable rollback plan. Mail, domain-verification and security-related records matter as much as website address records.
- Export records and review mail, verification and critical subdomains before changes.
- Confirm registrar access, relevant DNSSEC settings and responsibility for validation before and after switching.
- Keep the previous configuration during transition and verify both DNS answers and real application access.
Implementation & checks
- 01
Inventory DNS
Export zones, records and current query statistics.
- 02
Review policies
List traffic-steering, health-check and recovery requirements.
- 03
Confirm billing
Agree on query measurement, add-ons and migration support.