MANAGED DNS · MANAGEENGINE
CLOUDDNS
by ManageEngine · Authorized via Stackingo
9 YEARS IN MARKET
100k+ companies
Minimum discount
5%
AUTHORITATIVE DNS. GLOBAL ANYCAST PERFORMANCE. SAVE UP TO 15% — 5% MINIMUM GUARANTEED.
Managed anycast DNS with GeoDNS steering, automated failover, and four-layer infrastructure monitoring — no nameservers to operate. ManageEngine list pricing is the starting point.
Stackingo gets you further.
Anycast nameserver network
DNS · TCP · Web · Ping monitors
GeoDNS + ASN traffic steering
REST API + BIND zone import
Automated DNS failover
TOTP 2FA · real-time analytics
LIST PRICE
10
STACKINGO
ADVANTAGE
8.5
YOU SAVE
10.58
/Month
5 domains
FOUR REASONS WHY BUYERS CHOOSE STACKINGO
MORE THAN A DISCOUNT — A SMARTER
WAY TO BUY SOFTWARE.
15%
Save up to
Below OEM list price, structured within authorized programmes.
+
Advisory Included
Module fit, sizing & tier optimisation reviewed before quote.
1doc
One Commercial
Multi-region, multi-vendor stack on a single agreement.
25%
Renewal defence
Every cycle re-priced — never auto-renewed at list.
BUYER INTELLIGENCE
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE
BUYING.
Six things experienced IT buyers wish they'd known earlier — plus the analyst evidence behind the OEM's market position.
01
NS delegation controls your migration window
CloudDNS migration requires NS record updates. Propagation creates a 24–48 hour split-authority risk window — plan cutover timing carefully.
04
TTL settings cap failover recovery speed
Automated failover triggers on health check breach, but switchover speed depends on record TTLs. Lower TTLs aid recovery, raise query cost.
02
Query volume — not seat count — drives tier
CloudDNS pricing scales with DNS query volume per zone, not user count. Underestimating spikes/DDoS triggers fees or forced upgrades.
05
Monitor polling frequency is tier-gated
DNS, TCP, web, ICMP monitors run at tier-set intervals. Sub-minute SLA detection may need extra external monitoring beyond CloudDNS.
03
GeoDNS precision degrades behind CGNAT
GeoDNS steering depends on IP subnet visibility. Traffic from CGNAT or ISP-aggregated subnets may resolve to wrong regional endpoints.
06
Secondary mode needs AXFR from your master
CloudDNS secondary deploy needs outbound AXFR zone transfer from primary DNS master. AXFR-restricted setups block hybrid, force migration.
GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT
Not evaluated · network configuration / DDI
Not evaluated — network configuration / DDI
NOT FEATURED
FORRESTER'S WAVE
Not evaluated · network configuration / DDI
NOT FEATURED
ABOUT MANAGEENGINE
ENTERPRISE IT MANAGEMENT BUILT FOR OPERATIONAL DEPTH, NOT OVERHEAD.
ManageEngine, Zoho's enterprise IT division, offers 60+ tools across network management, ITSM, endpoint security, and infrastructure monitoring — trusted by 100,000+ organizations across 190+ countries.
CloudDNS extends ManageEngine's infrastructure philosophy into the DNS resolution layer — pairing anycast resolution, GeoDNS steering, and automated failover with built-in monitoring across DNS, HTTP, TCP, and ICMP test vectors.
Zone-level query analytics, REST API access, and BIND-format import are engineered for infrastructure teams that own their DNS architecture and require SaaS-grade availability without surrendering operational control to a third-party provider.
BEST FOR
Multi-Region Infra
3+ region apps; authoritative DNS + health failover
STRONG FIT
Multi-Cloud Apps
Active-active multi-cloud; DNS steering + auto failover
REPLACES
BIND/Registrar DNS
On-prem BIND/registrar DNS; want anycast, GeoDNS
Key Capabilities
INCLUDED IN ALL PLANS
Anycast Resolution Architecture
Queries resolve at nearest anycast PoP; structural low latency, no rules or CDN.
Subnet + ASN Traffic Steering
GeoDNS and ASN routing give region-specific DNS answers per record; no app routing.
Health-Aware Failover Automation
Endpoint health checks auto-rotate DNS records on failure to pre-set zone targets.
Four-Protocol Infrastructure Monitoring
DNS, HTTP, TCP, ICMP monitors run on separate cycles, each probing a distinct layer.
Programmatic Zone Management
REST API does record CRUD at zone scale; BIND/JSON import migrates DNS, no re-entry.
Zone-Scoped Query Analytics
Real-time query analytics by zone, record, response code, geo; native, no agent.
MORE FROM MANAGEENGINE
THE MANAGEENGINE ECOSYSTEM.
CloudDNS operates within ManageEngine's 60+ product portfolio spanning network monitoring, endpoint security, ITSM, and PAM. Bundle ManageEngine products on one Stackingo agreement to unlock cross-product partner pricing.
CROSS OEM COMPARISON
FIND THE BEST FIT — NOT JUST ONE
PRODUCT
Not the right fit? We’ve got other options. One RFQ unlocks multiple solutions, compared side by side—with zero vendor bias.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GOT QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
The questions every buyer asks before purchasing through Stackingo—pricing, licensing, what's included, and what to expect.
01
What is the guaranteed floor discount on ManageEngine CloudDNS?
ManageEngine CloudDNS licences sourced through Stackingo carry a minimum discount of 5% below ManageEngine list pricing, structured within the authorized ManageEngine reseller programme.
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Worth sizing correctly: Switching to CloudDNS requires registrar-level NS record updates.
02
How much do ManageEngine CloudDNS buyers save?
Realistic savings on ManageEngine CloudDNS run up to 15% below ManageEngine direct, depending on volume and term, and never less than 5% — all within authorized programme limits.
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Context that matters here: CloudDNS secondary deployment depends on outbound AXFR zone transfer support from your primary DNS master. Proprietary appliances or configurations with AXFR restrictions block hybrid deployment, forcing full primary migration before CloudDNS becomes operational.
03
Why buy ManageEngine CloudDNS through Stackingo?
Buying ManageEngine CloudDNS through Stackingo means one negotiated front at 5%+ off (up to 15%) and candid guidance on where ManageEngine deals quietly leak budget:
Nameserver delegation controls your migration window
Query volume — not seat count — drives tier selection
GeoDNS precision degrades behind Carrier-Grade NAT
TTL settings cap failover recovery speed
Monitor polling frequency is tier-gated
Secondary mode requires AXFR support from your master
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That comes with a single structured quote across your evaluation and active renewal tracking, so nothing rolls over at full price.
04
Can Stackingo also implement ManageEngine CloudDNS?
Licensing and delivery both. The ManageEngine CloudDNS licence comes first, but the rollout is handled too, covering Anycast Resolution Architecture, Subnet + ASN Traffic Steering, Health-Aware Failover Automation, Four-Protocol Infrastructure Monitoring, Programmatic Zone Management, and Zone-Scoped Query Analytics.
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You can have Stackingo deploy it, bring in a vetted partner, or use Stackingo to collect and weigh rival implementation quotes — keeping everything commercially comparable.
05
What is ManageEngine CloudDNS and who is it for?
ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, offering 60+ tools across network management, ITSM, endpoint security, and infrastructure monitoring.
Best fit · Multi-Region Infrastructure & Network Teams
Best fit · Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Application Architectures
Typically replaces · Self-Hosted BIND / Basic Registrar DNS
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Multi-Region Infrastructure & Network Teams — IT and network teams operating distributed web
Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Application Architectures — Organizations running active-active
Typically replaces Self-Hosted BIND / Basic Registrar DNS for teams running on-premise BIND infrastructure
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