Re: [cobalt-users] Mutual DNS server hosting request

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

dhbolton wrote:

> Is there anyone like me who is hosting a small number of domains, but only
> has one RAQ4 box and would be interested in acting as mutual DNS servers? Ie
> my box acts as a backup for yours and yours for mine. Obviously we have to
> email each other details of changes and add them to the box.. I'm definitely
> a newbie so would need the odd help. (Just send me the record details A, MX
> etc)

David, you asked your question as a reply to another thread.  You stand
a much better chance of getting good timely replies if you begin a new
thread with a new question.

You don't have to have details of all the records to create a secondary
server; you only need to know the IP# of the primary server.  Try
creating a "secondary" record in the gui and you'll see what I mean.

> My server box is hosted in London, England. In fact if you saw the earlier
> email (about a week ago) you'll see the details. It is professionally hosted
> so should be available 24x7.
> 
> Is my request unusual? Should I be doing this another way?

No, it's quite smart, in fact.  it saves you money, and saves the other
hoster money as well.  Lots of hosting companies do it that way.

> The company that hosts it will provide professional DNS management for a fee
> per domain name, but I'd rather save money.

That's what we do <smile>.

Jeff
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