Re: [cobalt-users] DNS woes

["Mike's List" <mikelist@xxxxxxx>]

maybe zoneedit.com for secondary? and maybe secondarydns.com? (which was
bought by ultradns.com)


- Mike


On Thu, 16 Jan 2003, PageKeeper Service wrote:

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> > A> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 12:58:06 -0000
> > A> From: Ahmad
> > 
> > 
> > A> But in my new server, the cobalt acts as it's own nameserver.
> > 
> > One can override this.  However, it's usually easier to use the
> > GUI and let the RaQ be at least one of the nameservers.
> > 
> > 
> > A> You need two nameservers for the domain. But I only have one
> > A> physical nameserver. Will the registrar accept a secondary
> > 
> > Not good.  As others have mentioned, DNS reliability is a big
> > issue.
> > 
> > 
> > A> nameserver without an IP? Alternatively, can I use the same IP
> > 
> > Just how would other machines contact the nameserver if it lacked
> > an IP address?  No, you must specify an IP address.
> > 
> > 
> > A> for the secondary DNS?
> > 
> > You could... but why?  Many providers offer quality secondary DNS
> > for around $5-15/yr for a single zone, and much less in quantity.
> > Features vary widely.
> > 
> > While we're on the subject of proper DNS:
> > 
> > * Disable recursion, at least for external hosts.  There is no
> >   need for it on an authoritative nameserver.  It's easy on a
> >   RAQ550, but I've always ended up hacking the DNS CGI on older
> >   Cobalts.
> > 
> > * If you run a secondary, DO NOT set up A RRs on both primary and
> >   secondary.  Configure the secondary as a secondary.
> > 
> > * Be sure all nameservers listed on domain registration (i.e., in
> >   the gTLD delegations) are listed in your SOA.  Also make sure
> >   they are authoritative.
> > 
> > 
> > Eddy
> > --
> > Brotsman & Dreger, Inc. - EverQuick Internet Division
> > Bandwidth, consulting, e-commerce, hosting, and network building
> > Phone: +1 (785) 865-5885 Lawrence and [inter]national
> > Phone: +1 (316) 794-8922 Wichita
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> I'am interested in a secondary nameserver if thats the price range.
> >"Many providers offer quality secondary DNS
> > for around $5-15/yr for a single zone"
> 
> Contact me off list. I'm US Located.
> 
> Thanks David
> 
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