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[sarm]

Hello,
I'm beginning to set up a domain dns server.
Should I change the localhost.localdomain SOA in the localhost zone file to my nameserver and add my ns records also. I've seen a few samples like this.

 

[StarTAC]

NO!!! do not edit the existing files that u install with your DNS program... leave those and create your own db file.. such as db.yourdomain

u will have to edit your config file.. am guessing u use BIND.. so u would have /etc/named.conf... and add your zone/domain name...

good luck

 

[originaldwarf]

I recommend to read this doc

http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/DNS-HOWTO.html

 

[johnhoke]

After reading that doc, and UNDERSTANDING what is going on, go to

http://www.webmin.com

and install webmin, it has a nice webbased gui for doing ALOT of system functions and configuration....

One caveat: make sure you enable ssl and block access to it from outside your internal network (firewall it off from the internet)

It is a great tool when set up correctly

-John ---
John Hoke