Set up new dedicated server.. where do I point domain nameservers to?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by NewTier, May 31, 2011.

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    If the domain is domain.com and do I just point it to ns1.domain.com and ns2.domain.com?

    Or do I have to do something with A records?

    Thanks!
     
    NewTier, May 31, 2011 IP
  2. IonVM

    IonVM Peon

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    You need to setup ns1.domain.com and ns2.domain.com on your dedicated server using BIND/NSD, then register the IP addresses for ns1/ns2 with your domain registrar. After that's done, set your domain's nameservers to ns1/ns2.domain.com and you should be good to go.
     
    IonVM, May 31, 2011 IP
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    If you don't want to deal with setting up your DNS properly (you need two or more servers), you can use something like dns.he.net or another free DNS host.
     
    dmmcintyre3, Jun 2, 2011 IP
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    stardust.x7 Active Member

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    A records need to be set on the Hosting Account DNS Zone. Also you need to setup child nameserver at your domain registrar.

    You can also setup Redundant DNS so if you running server under cloud :)
     
    stardust.x7, Jun 3, 2011 IP