DNSi AuthServe
Authoritative DNS services are critical to configuring, publishing, and distributing access to IP services (websites, video downloads, email, VOIP, etc.), and they are visible and availble to everyone on the Internet.
CacheServe and AnswerX Resolvers
Akamai DNSi CacheServe has formed the foundation for the world’s fastest and most reliable Internet networks by enabling self-defending DNS infrastructure that shields networks and subscribers from cyberthreats.
DNSi CacheServe Product BriefCHOOSE THE BEST DEPLOYMENT OPTION
Cloud, managed, and licensed (On-Prem) solutions are designed to align operational preferences, technical requirements, and business objectives.
REDUCE COST OF OWNERSHIP
Exceptional resolution performance means simpler networks with fewer servers and no need for load balancers or firewalls.
IMPROVE THE SUBSCRIBER EXPERIENCE
Low-latency query responses deliver faster page loads and content delivery; resilience to traffic spikes and “always on” availability eliminate frustrating slowdowns or outages.
Improve Content-Aware DNS Resolution With CacheServe
OPTIMIZE CONTENT DELIVERY
Innovative features enable better mapping between content sources and requesters to improve the user experience, and minimize cost and network impact of content delivery.
OFFER SECURITY AND PERSONALIZATION SERVICES
Tightly integrated applications make it easy to leverage Akamai resolvers for revenue-generating services for consumers, small businesses, and public Wi-Fi venues.
MANAGE DNS TRAFFIC
Fine-grained policies enable value-added services and allow targeted blocking of unwanted DNS queries.
PROTECT THE DNS AND SUBSCRIBERS
Unmatched defenses deter hackers from corrupting DNS data with cache poisoning attacks that can impact subscribers.
REACH OUT TO SUBSCRIBERS
In-browser messages delivered with campaign management tools support use cases like security alerts, service notifications, bill payment reminders, and more.
COLLECT DATA TO DRIVE NETWORK INSIGHTS
Embedded resolver features collect DNS query data and essential server statistics with minimal impact on resolution performance; optional Big Data Connector integrates with analytics systems.
UNDERSTAND ESSENTIAL OPERATING METRICS
Real-time data provides instant verification that servers are operating within normal ranges; long-term charts and graphs make it simple to assess trends.
Akamai offers three different recursive DNS deployment options so the entire range of business, technical, and operational requirements can be accommodated.
Deployment/Usage
Operator licenses, deploys, and operates CacheServe software
Deployment Location
On-net, operator network
DNS Policy Ownership
Operator
Service Guarantees
Provider controlled
DNS Capacity
Dedicated
Value Added Applications
SPS ThreatAvert, SPS Secure Consumer, SPS Secure Business, SPS Secure Public Wi-Fi, SPS Reach
Management
Admin reporting portal, CLI, APIs
Deployment/Usage
Akamai deploys and operates AnswerX nodes as a managed service
Deployment Location
On-net, operator network
DNS Policy Ownership
Operator
Service Guarantees
SLA, Health Check
DNS Capacity
Dedicated
Value Added Applications
Name Controls, Search Guide
Deployment/Usage
Akamai operates AnswerX platform and offers fully outsourced rDNS
Deployment Location
Akamai Intelligent Platform™
DNS Policy Ownership
Operator
Service Guarantees
SLA, Health Check
DNS Capacity
Shared
Value Added Applications
Name Controls, Search Guide
