IBM NS1 Connect - Master in DNS Traffic steering
May 14, 2025
IBM NS1 Connect - Master in DNS Traffic steering
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect offers DNS and traffic steering service which enhances application and services performance. Major upsides of using IBM NS1 Connect is 100% uptime SLA by suing resilient and redundant resources. Integration with other services is well guided and easy to use. It has given our public services more visibility.
Pros
- IBM NS1 Connect provides a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing traffic steering.
- It provides solutions like Dedicated DNS, which offers a separate resolution network for authoritative DNS, ensuring maximum uptime even in the face of outages.
- It utilizes real-time metrics and automated DNS routing decisions to optimize traffic distribution and ensure resilience.
Cons
- The user interface could be made for friendly
- Additional monitoring services should be added in dashboard
- DNS timeout issues should be resolved
- Application uptime has improved by 40-45%
- Although there have been few outages, the services uptime has significantly improved our trust by clients.
- Cost is on higher side, however in the long run it does provide good ROI
IBM NS1 Connect's most valuable capabilities include its advanced traffic steering, DDoS protection, and real-time monitoring. These features enable businesses to optimize application performance, enhance security, and improve overall reliability. The platform's APIs and automation features allow businesses to streamline DNS management and reduce manual intervention, saving time and resources.
IBM NS1 Connect has helped to easily steer traffic to applications hosted in cloud with maximum uptime with the help of solutions like Dedicated DNS. IBM NS1 Connect has allowed for customizable and easily configurable traffic steering based on factors like performance, cost, and reliability, ensuring optimal application performance thus giving more power to the user.
IBM NS1 Connect and Amazon Route 53 are both DNS (Domain Name System) services, but differ in their focus and strengths. IBM NS1 Connect is a cloud DNS service designed for complex traffic routing, application performance, and reliability, while Route 53 is a more general-purpose DNS service offering domain registration, routing, and health checks, often used within the AWS ecosystem.
Do you think IBM NS1 Connect delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with IBM NS1 Connect's feature set?
Yes
Did IBM NS1 Connect live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of IBM NS1 Connect go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy IBM NS1 Connect again?
Yes
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