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title: "Configuring DNS Overview"
canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/nios85/35881165/Configuring%20DNS%20Overview"
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An overview of the DNS configuration process is outlined in the following diagram, illustrating the required steps for preparing a NIOS appliance for use:

> Macro (drawio)

# DNS Configuration Checklist

The following checklist includes the major steps for configuring DNS:

*DNS* *Configuration* *Checklist*

| **Step** | **For more information** |
| --- | --- |
| Decide if you want to configure DNS properties for the Grid and for individual members | [*Infoblox DNS Service*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35783503) |
| Decide if you want to create a new DNS view, in addition to the default DNS view | [*DNS Views*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35881237) |
| Decide which type of DNS zone you want to configure | [*Configuring DNS Zones*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35815893) |
| Add hosts and resource records | [*Configuring DNS Resource Records*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35417391) |
| Import zone data | [*Importing Zone Data*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35816058) |
| Enable DNS service on the member | [*Starting and Stopping the DNS Service*](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/nios85/pages/35786027) |