In actuality, neither are required. It's a good idea to have everything setup properly to remain compliant and provide proper service.
Charles Daminato TUCOWS Product Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Barry Kiesz wrote: > Got a quick one for ya all. When registering a host as a nameserver, is > it required that an A record be in place pointing the host name to the > IP address (eg: ns1.company.com --> 199.123.123.132) before it'll take > and does the reverse PTR record play a factor? Or is it only an active > responding nameserver at the IP address the only required? > > Some enlightenment on this would be appreciated! > > > > Sincerely, > > Barry Kiesz > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Barry Kiesz, Director of Internet Operations > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Valley Communications > 605-725-1060 (v) 2211 NE 8th Ave Suite 1101 > 605-725-1050 (f) Aberdeen, SD 57401 > http://www.nvc.net > >
