Where this offering fits
Edge Resolver addresses name resolution across hybrid and multicloud environments. Evaluate it when different cloud and on-premises namespaces create forwarding complexity or inconsistent answers. Start with the required resolution relationships, including private zones and application dependencies.
Architecture and rollout decisions
Create a namespace and resolver map for each environment. Confirm the supported integration and deployment model. Test queries in both intended directions, negative responses and unavailable upstreams. Access controls and network paths should be reviewed so the resolver does not unintentionally expose private naming information outside its approved boundary.
An evaluation scenario for this offering
Model two environments with deliberately overlapping private naming conventions and one authorised cross-environment application dependency. Define which queries should cross the boundary and which must remain private. Test the selected Edge Resolver architecture with expected positive and negative answers, then remove an approved test path to examine failure visibility. Include a name that should never be exposed to the other environment. Acceptance should show accurate resolution and preserved privacy boundaries under the documented design. Keep the namespace ownership and exact tested routes in the record so later cloud additions do not silently expand resolution beyond its intended scope.
Evidence to request for this scope
- List private zones and their authoritative owners.
- Verify cross-environment query paths.
- Record exception and recovery procedures.