CDN Integration

CDN integration represents one of Quant’s most powerful DNS management features, providing zero-touch domain configuration that eliminates the complexity of manual DNS setup and certificate management. When enabled, CDN integration automatically handles all technical requirements for domain deployment.

Understanding CDN Integration

Automated Domain Management CDN integration transforms domain management from a multi-step manual process into a seamless, automated workflow. When you enable CDN integration for a DNS zone, Quant automatically handles all the technical complexity typically required for domain deployment.

Zero-Touch Configuration The integration eliminates manual steps traditionally required for domain setup:

• Automatic DNS Record Creation: Required A, AAAA, and CNAME records are created automatically
• SSL/TLS Certificate Provisioning: Certificates are requested, validated, and installed automatically
• Certificate Renewal: Automatic renewal ensures certificates never expire
• Traffic Routing: Optimal routing configuration is applied automatically

Enabling CDN Integration

Zone-Level Integration CDN integration is enabled at the DNS zone level during zone creation or can be activated for existing zones:

During Zone Creation

1. Select “CDN Integrated” option when creating a new DNS zone
2. Complete zone creation with standard domain configuration
3. Update nameservers at your domain registrar
4. Integration becomes active once DNS propagation completes

For Existing Zones

1. Access zone settings from the DNS Management Dashboard
2. Enable “CDN Integration” in zone configuration
3. Confirm integration activation
4. Existing records remain intact while integration features activate

Integration Status Zones display clear CDN integration status:

• “CDN Integrated” Badge: Visual indicator on zone listings
• “Fully managed by Quant Cloud” Status: Confirmation of active integration
• Integration Metrics: Dashboard shows count of CDN-integrated zones

Automatic Certificate Management

SSL/TLS Certificate Provisioning CDN integration includes comprehensive certificate management:

Automatic Certificate Requests

• Domain Validation: Automatic DNS-based validation for certificate requests
• Multi-Domain Certificates: Support for multiple domains and subdomains in single certificates
• Wildcard Support: Automatic wildcard certificate provisioning when appropriate
• Certificate Authority Integration: Seamless integration with trusted certificate authorities

Validation Process

1. Certificate Request: Initiated automatically when domains are added to CDN projects
2. DNS Validation Records: Required validation records created automatically in DNS zone
3. Validation Completion: Certificate authority validates domain ownership through DNS
4. Certificate Installation: Valid certificates are automatically installed and activated
5. Traffic Routing: HTTPS traffic routing is enabled automatically

Renewal Management

• Automatic Renewal: Certificates are renewed automatically before expiration
• Zero Downtime: Renewal process occurs without service interruption
• Validation Refresh: DNS validation records are maintained for ongoing renewals
• Monitoring: Certificate status and expiration dates are monitored continuously

Automatic DNS Record Management

Dynamic Record Creation When you add domains to CDN projects with integrated DNS zones, required DNS records are created automatically:

Traffic Routing Records

• A Records: IPv4 addresses for CDN edge locations
• AAAA Records: IPv6 addresses for modern connectivity
• CNAME Records: Subdomain routing to CDN infrastructure
• Optimization: Records are optimized for performance and reliability

Certificate Validation Records

• TXT Records: Automatic creation of certificate validation records
• ACME Challenge Records: Support for various certificate validation methods
• Temporary Records: Validation records are managed automatically and cleaned up when no longer needed

Geographic Optimization

• Edge Location Routing: DNS records point to optimal CDN edge locations
• Load Balancing: Automatic distribution across multiple edge servers
• Failover Configuration: Automatic failover to backup edge locations
• Performance Monitoring: Continuous optimization based on performance metrics

Project Integration Workflow

Adding Domains to CDN Projects The integration between DNS management and CDN projects creates a seamless workflow:

Domain Addition Process

1. Access CDN Project: Navigate to your CDN project configuration
2. Add Domain: Enter domain name in project domain settings
3. Automatic Detection: System detects if domain uses integrated DNS zone
4. Record Creation: Required DNS records are created automatically
5. Certificate Provisioning: SSL certificate request is initiated automatically
6. Activation: Domain becomes active once certificate validation completes

Status Tracking

• Integration Status: Real-time status of DNS and certificate integration
• Provisioning Progress: Track certificate request and validation progress
• Activation Confirmation: Clear indication when domain is fully active
• Error Reporting: Detailed error messages if integration issues occur

Benefits of CDN Integration

Simplified Deployment

• Single-Step Domain Addition: Add domains to projects without manual DNS configuration
• Reduced Deployment Time: Domain activation in minutes instead of hours
• Error Reduction: Eliminates common manual configuration mistakes
• Consistent Configuration: Standardized setup ensures optimal performance

Operational Excellence

• Automated Maintenance: Certificate renewals and DNS updates handled automatically
• Security Compliance: Always-current certificates ensure security compliance
• Performance Optimization: Automatic optimization of DNS and routing configuration
• Monitoring Integration: Built-in monitoring of DNS and certificate health

Scalability

• Multi-Domain Management: Easy management of hundreds or thousands of domains
• Team Collaboration: Simplified workflows enable better team collaboration
• Environment Management: Consistent configuration across development, staging, and production
• API Integration: Full API support for automated domain management

Managing CDN-Integrated Zones

Zone Configuration CDN-integrated zones maintain full DNS management capabilities while adding automation:

Manual Record Management

• Custom Records: Add custom DNS records alongside automatic CDN records
• Email Configuration: Configure MX records for email services
• Service Integration: Add TXT records for service verification
• Subdomain Management: Create custom subdomains with manual or automatic configuration

Integration Monitoring

• Certificate Status: Monitor certificate validity and renewal status
• DNS Health: Track DNS resolution and performance metrics
• Integration Logs: Review automatic actions and configuration changes
• Alert Configuration: Set up alerts for certificate or DNS issues

Troubleshooting

• Validation Issues: Automatic retry and error reporting for certificate validation
• DNS Conflicts: Detection and resolution of DNS configuration conflicts
• Performance Issues: Monitoring and automatic optimization of DNS performance
• Support Integration: Detailed logging for support and troubleshooting

Tip

Enable CDN integration for zones that will be used with Quant CDN services. This provides the best balance of automation and control, while maintaining the flexibility to add custom DNS records when needed.

CDN integration transforms DNS management from a complex technical process into a streamlined, automated workflow that scales from single domains to enterprise-level multi-domain deployments, while maintaining the flexibility and control needed for complex configurations.