>Thanks to Len for the helpful tips on configuring DNS. >I now have a server called ns1 - hosting a domain called tipi.org - >and have registered it as a hostcomputer called ns1.tipi.org at >Network Solutions, using a unique IP number on the server. >That was two days ago, when I ping ns1.tipi.org it still says >unknown, is it the time it takes for registration to go through, or >am I still missing something? It works fine now, Saturday morning, CET: # dig ns1.tipi.org ; <<>> DiG 8.2 <<>> ns1.tipi.org ;; res options: init recurs defnam dnsrch ;; got answer: ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 4 ;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 1, AUTHORITY: 2, ADDITIONAL: 0 ;; QUERY SECTION: ;; ns1.tipi.org, type = A, class = IN ;; ANSWER SECTION: ns1.tipi.org. 1d23h59m53s IN A 208.181.196.176 ;; AUTHORITY SECTION: tipi.org. 1d23h59m53s IN NS FINNA.RADIANT.NET. tipi.org. 1d23h59m53s IN NS SHAMU.RADIANT.NET. ;; Total query time: 6 msec ;; FROM: mgw1.meiway.com to SERVER: default -- 212.73.210.69 ;; WHEN: Sat Sep 16 11:21:43 2000 ;; MSG SIZE sent: 30 rcvd: 105 tipi.org has serious delegation problems, DNS Expert report sent by private mail. >Also, give me a break, ok, you got it. >when I got my computing diploma we were using >Osborne II systems with two 5.25" floppy drives and no hard drive and >nobody knew about the internet - I'm trying to keep up as much as I >can. My kids - who are at university now - are better at this but >unfortunately not available right now. I take the break back, you're younger than I am. vbg Now go read the cricket book, my BIND8NT site, esp the "Running a public DNS" and fix the tipi.org delegation. Len Please visit http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html to be removed from this list. An Archive of this list is available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/
