DR bind

[Chris Buxton]

On Apr 22, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Sandy Mackenzie wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if anyone see any issues with the following scenario?
>
> DNS1 primary
> DNS2 secondary
>
> In the event we lose the site where DNS1 exists permanently.
>
> Can we simply convert the DNS2 configuration file to a become a  
> primary for the zones it was set to be a secondary for, to ensure  
> the zones do not become stale?
>
> I am trying to think of some implications.

Yes you can. The only thing to watch out for is if you have other  
slave servers that need to have their "masters" list(s) updated when  
one slave is promoted to replace the dead master.

Chris Buxton
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