a little DNS help
David Botham
DBotham at OptimusSolutions.com
Fri Nov 14 19:16:43 UTC 2003
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> I know that there are technical problems with this setup. And although
> this has always worked I want to make it right this next time around.
>
> 1. What are the steps to creating a new DNS host?
>
> 2. Does it matter what I name the computer?
>
> 3. When I create the DNS host with a particular IP does the primary IP
> in the computer's NIC adapter need to be the one I register or can it
> be one of the IPs in the NICs Advanced section?
>
> 4. If the DNS host is going to be named: dns.newdnshost.com what is
> the zone file configuration or is there one?
>
> 5. Can I name the DNS host the same domain name as I use on the server
> as a Web site or is that bad idea?
I think the best course of action would be:
Obtain and read a copy of "DNS and BIND, 4th Edition, Paul Albitz & Criket
Liu". Keep this book on your shelf and consult it often. It is your
friend.
Also, you may want to get a copy of the DNS and BIND Cookbook, Cricket
Liu, et al.
Dave...
>
> These are a few of the questions that I have in trying to get the new
> DNS server configured properly and in gaining a better understanding
> of DNS.
>
> I know that this is the iMAIL list and I use it for that but the users
> in this list know more about DNS than the DNS group! :)
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Cesta
>
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