How do I setup a simple name server?

jrbush82 · 07-17-2004, 03:36 PM

I have registered a domain name, and rather than using the registrar's name servers, I would like to setup a simple name server of my own to resolve its self.

For example, I have domain.com and I would put in the external IP address of my network as the name server, and then forward the port which is used to lookup the IP address to my internal linux server. The server is currently a small web and mail server, but I would like to addon the capability to resolve its self so that I do not need to continue to contact them each time my external IP address has changed.

Any tips on how to do this, and what would be the most simple and quickest but secure way of doing this. I do not plan on resolving more than this one domain.

Thanks,
Jason Bush

Pete M · 07-17-2004, 03:51 PM

jrbush82

If your IP is not static I afraid your plan simply won't work

You need a service offered by somebody like this dynamic dns

Pete

jrbush82 · 07-17-2004, 04:39 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work. My IP will not change unless I change the network card associated with the modem, or if my ISP changes something... on average, about once every three months. It would be easier to change the name server IP to my new IP in the registrar control panel, since I can manually go in and change that, and I am unable to change the forwarding IP address. I understand that each time the IP changes, that it would take a day or two for the new address to propegate... but this way I can do it, rather than having to contact the registrar, opening a ticket, etc...

Pete M · 07-17-2004, 04:43 PM

jrbush82

Ok as long as you understand the pitfalls here is a good tutorial

DNS

Pete

NetAX · 07-18-2004, 08:14 PM

Yes, you can use a dynamic IP address with a your domain name. I am using www.no-ip.com to point to my server. It allows you to specify an alternate port for those of you who have ISP's who block port 80. They even have a daemon that automatically updates No-ip's servers to the external IP of the modem. They have a bunch of redirecting services.

So since you already bought a domain name all you have to do is have it point to No-ip's servers (if you plan on using their service) and No-ip will point to your server.