To transfer a public domain to Azure DNS while minimizing downtime, you should follow these steps:
- Prepare Your Domain: Ensure that your domain is unlocked for transfer and that you have access to the authorization code from your current registrar.
- Create an Azure DNS Zone: In the Azure portal, create a new DNS zone for your domain. This will allow you to manage DNS records in Azure.
- Add DNS Records: Before transferring, replicate your existing DNS records in the new Azure DNS zone. This ensures that there is no interruption in service once the transfer is complete.
- Update Name Servers: After the DNS zone is set up and records are added, update the name servers at your current registrar to point to the Azure DNS name servers provided during the zone creation.
- Verify DNS Propagation: Check that the DNS changes have propagated correctly. You can use various online tools to verify that your domain is resolving to the new Azure DNS servers.
- Monitor for Issues: After the transfer, monitor your domain to ensure that there are no issues with DNS resolution.
By following these steps, you can successfully transfer your public domain to Azure DNS with minimal downtime.
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