Kevin
6 years ago I created a little report based on getting a trivial test name
server running on OS/390. This was to prepare for possible use in support of
one of the techniques for the distribution of TCP connections over multiple
servers.
The report consists of some notes covering the essence of the Communications
Server IP Configuration Guide text - as it then was - the files I used, and
the messages showing that it worked - then!
I've edited the report to remove identifications and sent it to you.
Chris Mason
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From: "Klein, Kevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 6:43 PM
Subject: Domain Name Server (DNS) on z/OS?
Our most recent disaster test proved to be a (drum roll) disaster.
Fortunately for me if not for my company, since I'm on z/OS, 95% of our
problems were with the Wintel platforms. We had z/OS (1.7) up in two hours
but spent the remainder of the test ironing out server restores. One item
that has arisen because of this is questioning if we need to keep our DNS on
a Windows server. We had everything restored and ready to go on z/OS by
noon but had to wait another 6-8 hours for a DNS before we could test WAS.
Specifically:
* Does z/OS have any DNS services? If we could get a DNS going with z/OS
we'd have a definite ETA on when it's available.
* If so, is it recommended to run your DNS on z/OS?
* Again, if so, does anyone have any experiences/recommendations they'd care
to share?
I haven't begun looking at manuals yet. That will be my next step unless I
get a concensus that it's fruitless.
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