resolv.conf for server running bind

[mayer at gis.net]

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> I am bringing up a new server with bind and RH EL 3 to replace an
> ageing linux box.  In troubleshooting my setup, want to make sure what
> my resolv.conf should look like.  Should it have just nameserver
> 127.0.0.1, something else or nothing ? =20
> 

BIND doesn't use the resolv.conf file at all. Only the tools and other
applications on your box will use it. If you want your applications to
use the nameserver running on the box, by all means specify 127.0.0.1.

Danny

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