> In addition to the change in TTL for DNS, I would recommend also adding MX > records for the other IP instead of changing the IP from one to the other. > This allows server-to-server traffic the ability to use the 2nd MX IP for the > temporary duration. When you're back and running on the correct IP, servers > will still be able to contact you regardless of DNS caching.
Good idea about creating a new A record for the temp IP instead of changing the main one. (You do not configure a MX record with an IP address, rather a FQDN that has an A record.) John Tolmachoff MCSE CSSA Engineer/Consultant eServices For You www.eservicesforyou.com To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/
