[K12OSN] Bind HOWTO domainname.local

[Chris Kacoroski]

On Mar 18, 2004, at 10:01 AM, Joe Faletra wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I am setting up a K12LTSP server and I can't find any info on how to
> configure the DNS.  This is new to me.  I tried webmin but I get an
> error saying bind is already running.  So, I stop bind, attempt to add
> an internal zone and nothing happens (except bind restarts)
>
> Any ideas or direction?
>
> Joe
>
>

Joe,

A lot depends on your network setup (e.g. subnet class, number of 
zones, etc.).  I can help you out offline in email or via phone if you 
need it, but in summary you must:

1. set up /etc/named.conf with the names of the zone files
2. set up the zone files in /var/named

cheers,

ski

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Chris "Ski" Kacoroski, ckacoroski at nsd.org, 425-489-6263