how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Edwin D. Vinas
Hi, I need your help please. On my personal FreeBSD server connected to an ISP with static IP address, I'm planning to setup several websites with their own sub-domains from my main domain as shown below. I just want to know some answers to my questions before I start. Main domain:

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Andrew P.
On 11/6/05, Edwin D. Vinas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I need your help please. On my personal FreeBSD server connected to an ISP with static IP address, I'm planning to setup several websites with their own sub-domains from my main domain as shown below. I just want to know some answers to

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Paul Waring
On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 11:38:59AM -0800, Edwin D. Vinas wrote: 1) Is it correct that I only need to register or pay for the main domain? Yes, provided you choose a registrar who will allow you to change the namservers on the daomin - i.e. they don't force you to use their nameservers in

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Chris
Edwin D. Vinas wrote: Hi, I need your help please. On my personal FreeBSD server connected to an ISP with static IP address, I'm planning to setup several websites with their own sub-domains from my main domain as shown below. I just want to know some answers to my questions before I start.

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Paul Waring
On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 02:01:00PM -0600, Chris wrote: Your fisrt and hardest roadblock will be getting your provider to allow YOU to be authoritive for the IP or IP's you use. That's not necessary - I host the DNS, web sites and mail for a dozen different domains off an IP address for which I

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Chris
Paul Waring wrote: On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 02:01:00PM -0600, Chris wrote: Your fisrt and hardest roadblock will be getting your provider to allow YOU to be authoritive for the IP or IP's you use. That's not necessary - I host the DNS, web sites and mail for a dozen different domains off

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Paul Waring
On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 04:41:06PM -0600, Chris wrote: It may not be necessary - but to do it right... I for one like to have mu IP's resolve both forward and reverse. It's just professional looking as a whole. I like to have my IPs resolve both ways too, but try finding an ISP who will either

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Eric F Crist
On Nov 6, 2005, at 4:45 PM, Paul Waring wrote: On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 04:41:06PM -0600, Chris wrote: It may not be necessary - but to do it right... I for one like to have mu IP's resolve both forward and reverse. It's just professional looking as a whole. I like to have my IPs resolve

Re: how to setup DNS server and making sub-domains in DSL server

2005-11-06 Thread Paul Waring
On Sun, Nov 06, 2005 at 06:22:58PM -0600, Eric F Crist wrote: Actually, my ISP, ipHouse.net is one who's willing to configure reverse DNS for you. Qwest Communications is another one who'll setup DNS for you, and they're HUGE. If you choose to go with ipHouse, tell them I sent you --