[plug] /newbie - DNS problems?

[Scott, Simon]

Unfortunately DNS is one of those difficult bits, where a prepackaged
configuration just won't cut it. It sounds as if running DNS is a good idea
for you (unless you want to create a global HOSTS file and update everyone's
PC everytime you add a new machine, not a good idea). 

It looks as if your only option is to buy a good book, and sit down and read
it. Or hire a dns guru for a couple of days :)

Stay up hacking each weekend. Sleep is for the week.
> ------------------------------------------------------
>  Simon Scott
>  DBA
>  Sealcorp Holdings Limited
>  Perth, WA
>  e-mail:  simon.scott at sealcorp.com.au
>  phone:  08 9265 5648
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> 
> 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Earnshaw, Mike [mailto:earnshawm at wa.switch.aust.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, 24 May 2000 11:51
> To: 'plug at plug.linux.org.au'
> Subject: RE: [plug] /newbie - DNS problems?
> 
> 
> The DNS server was setup prior to my arrival with the 
> company. OK, maybe a
> stupid question here, but how would I determine whether we 
> need a DNS server
> or not? We have a 24hr access to the Internet, should I just 
> rely on the
> upstream one? Assuming I remove the DNS server in house, what 
> impact will
> that demonstrate on the end-users?
> 
> Many thanks
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