[ipcheck] Problems with dns setup

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by Rhys Davies, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. #1
    Everyday I get an email with this

    "Unable to resolve your hostname (HOSTNAMEHERE) to an ip address. This means that there is no dns entry for HOSTNAMEHERE. Please add an 'A' entry in your dns.

    Some are all of these problems can be caused by
    /etc/resolv.conf being setup incorrectly. Please check this file if you
    believe everything else is correct.


    You may be able to
    automatically correct this problem by using the ' Add an A entry for your
    hostname ' under ' Dns Functions ' in your Web Host Manager"

    ====

    Will this error have any effect on my server if I don't get it fixed?
     
    Rhys Davies, Jun 8, 2009 IP
  2. RHS-Chris

    RHS-Chris Well-Known Member

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    Yes, it will, as the server will use the hostname for many different things. Have you checked the files it listed to ensure things are correct?
     
    RHS-Chris, Jun 8, 2009 IP
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    kailash Well-Known Member

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    To fix this problem, you just need to set an A record for your server Hostname. You can automatically add A record from WHM -> DNS Functions -> Add an A entry for your
    hostname

    Kailash
     
    kailash, Jun 12, 2009 IP