RE: [cobalt-users] DNS woes

["First Hosting - Sales" <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> "Ahmad" <ahmad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > The server has one IP.
> > You need two nameservers for the domain. But I only have 
> one physical 
> > nameserver. Will the registrar accept a secondary 
> nameserver without 
> > an IP?
> 
> I've never encountered a registrar that would allow that.
> 
> > Alternatively, can I use the same IP for the secondary DNS?
> 
> Same as above.  Most registrars will allow you to supply an 
> IP for the second hostname that not only is on the same 
> subnet as the primary name server (bad practice), but on the 
> same box (even worse).
> 
> > Am I missing something here? Am I supposed to look for 
> someone to host 
> > my secondary domain?
> 
> That's advisable.  Your ISP may provide said service free of 
> charge or for a fee either using their own name server 
> hostname or a "virtual" name server using a hostname you 
> create (you'd probably use something like ns2.domain.name).  
> And there are companies that provide outsourced secondary 
> name server services, mine included.
> 

As Steve said, you really need to outsource for a second nameserver - I can
vouch for Steve, who provides a decent service.

Best bet is to ask for some prices form the people here, to be sent to you
off-list.

Ian