- Deployment
- Private Cloud · On-Prem · Air-Gapped
Overview
Functional · On-Prem DNS
The private naming layer that keeps systems discoverable inside the perimeter.
HexDNS runs on HexCluster, uses HexTrust for signed zones, and lives on HexCloud infrastructure.
HexDNS keeps internal systems discoverable inside private, on-prem, and air-gapped environments without depending on external DNS services.
HexDNS gives your ecosystem a controlled internal DNS and discovery layer.
Core capabilities
Internal service discovery
Split-horizon resolution
Health-aware records
Local-only routing
Ecosystem integration
Depends on
Enabled
HexShield
HexPulse
HexIdentity
VYRA
DARSHAN
The problem
External DNS Dependency
Restricted environments need internal resolution without public DNS reliance.
Service Discovery Complexity
Private services need predictable naming and discovery.
Broken Local Routing
Systems fail when naming and routing are not controlled.
Air-Gapped Naming Needs
Offline environments need local domain control.
Capabilities
Private DNS
Service discovery
Internal domain control
Local resolution
Controlled naming
Air-gapped compatibility
DNS governance
Service record management
The system at work
HexTrust
Internal Domain Zones
DNS Records
Service Discovery
Local Resolution
Controlled Routing
Secure Consumers
Observability Hooks
Built for
On-prem systems
Air-gapped networks
Private cloud services
Internal applications
Secure DNS zones
Local service discovery
Microservice environments
Enterprise network control
Frequently asked questions
What is HexDNS?
HexDNS is a private DNS and local service discovery layer for controlled environments.
Does HexDNS require public DNS?
No. It is designed to operate privately inside the network perimeter.
What does HexDNS enable?
It enables secure service discovery, internal naming, encrypted communication, monitoring, identity, and application access.
Hex Dns Architecture
Start / Naming Boundary
Define the private naming perimeter for internal systems, services, and domains.
HexCloud & HexCluster Foundation
Use private compute and runtime layers as the base for DNS and service discovery. Connection: HexCloud · HexCluster Private compute foundation and runtime layer hosting DNS services and discovery workloads.
DNS Zone Planning
Design internal zones, service domains, subdomains, and naming conventions.
Internal DNS Authority
Run local DNS authority inside the controlled network perimeter.
Service Record Registration
Register applications, APIs, devices, dashboards, and internal services.
Local Resolver Layer
Resolve internal names without relying on public DNS infrastructure.
Private Service Discovery
Enable systems to find each other inside private and air-gapped environments. Connection: HexIdentity Identity and access governance for users, roles, and service access policies.
Trust & TLS Binding
Connect DNS identities with certificates and trusted service endpoints. Connection: HexTrust Certificate authority that links internal names to trusted certificates and TLS endpoints.
Secure Routing & Overlay Links
Support secure internal communication through encrypted network paths. Connection: HexShield Encrypted overlay fabric that protects communication between privately resolved services.
Resolution Health & Query Monitoring
Track DNS health, query activity, failures, latency, and operational signals. Connection: HexPulse Monitors DNS health, query signals, failures, latency, and operational visibility.
Ecosystem Name Consumers
Serve private naming to infrastructure, security, AI, signage, and internal apps. Connection: VYRA · DARSHAN AI intelligence and digital signage services consume private naming for secure communication.
DNS Governance, Backup & Continuity
Maintain naming policies, backups, zone history, and recovery readiness. Connection: HexVault Stores DNS configuration backups, zone history, audit evidence, and recovery data.