EfficientIP DNS GSLB review
A self-hosted DNS GSLB for SOLIDserver environments needing multi-site traffic steering and failover.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
EfficientIP DNS GSLB distributes application traffic across server pools using DNS, with routing informed by user location, application response time, and node availability. It is designed for organizations operating across multiple sites, regions, or clouds, particularly enterprises already using EfficientIP SOLIDserver. The product can run on authoritative or recursive DNS servers, including at the network edge, and is available as a self-hosted deployment. Teams looking for a hosted service or a standalone DNS routing product may find its deployment and ecosystem fit less suitable.
Its routing controls are a notable strength for multi-site operations: administrators can use geographic, response-time, and weighted routing, alongside health checks using ping, TCP, HTTP(S), or custom checks. The product supports automatic or manual cross-site failover, active and backup node configurations, and session persistence for clients. These capabilities make it relevant where traffic needs to shift as application or node health changes. Application, pool, and node configuration is available through APIs, with REST API and SOLIDserver integration.
According to EfficientIP's product information, the service is intended for application environments spread across sites, regions, or clouds, rather than simple single-site DNS needs. Pricing is handled through contact with the company or a demo request, rather than published plan tiers, so buyers should expect a sales-led evaluation. Choose it when DNS-based global load balancing, health-aware routing, and SOLIDserver management are central to the environment; consider alternatives if a managed deployment, a public plan structure, or broader platform coverage is important.
EfficientIP DNS GSLB pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Steers traffic by geography, application response time, and weighted round robin
- Health checks support ping, TCP, HTTP(S), and custom checks
- Supports cross-site failover, backup nodes, and client session persistence
- Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking a managed service
- Configuration depends on APIs and the EfficientIP SOLIDserver ecosystem
- Pricing uses a contact-sales process rather than published plans
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