On Tue, 29 Jun 1999, Soffen, Matthew wrote:
I found what you said in /var/named.local.
this file was taking local host to be the NS.
I have done a few corrections,
and would much appriciate to have advice.
to see if what I have done is OK.
dig any metta.lk @tradenetsl.lk
dig any metta.lk @metta.lk
or nslookup (I have never used it)
still very much a beginner at this.
Thanks for your help.
Jacob
> Here is the DNS error:
>
> # nslookup dhamma.metta.lk
> Server: localhost
> Address: 127.0.0.1
>
> Non-authoritative answer:
> Name: metta.lk
> Address: 204.143.107.46
> Aliases: dhamma.metta.lk
>
> # nslookup 204.143.107.46
> Server: localhost
> Address: 127.0.0.1
>
> *** localhost can't find 204.143.107.46: Non-existent host/domain
>
> This means the reverse DNS is not set. You may not have any means to do
> this either (some ISP's want full control over the reverse DNS). So if
> you contact your ISP, they may be able to update (O.K., create) your
> entry.
My ISP have been very helpful and they also learn in the process.
We all are just young people learning around here.
Jacob.
