How To Use The Same Nameserver Address For All Servers?

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Posted by bibleman, 08-24-2009, 12:00 PM
I have noticed that some big web hosting companies use the same nameserver address for all their servers i.e ns1.domain.com & ns2.domain.com. Please I would like to know how this is done. It is kind of confusing memorizing the addresses of all my Servers. Thanks
Posted by MeanServers-Topher, 08-24-2009, 12:19 PM
You will need to setup BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) on it's own server. See http://www.bind9.net/. There are other programs out there but BIND is by far the best. If you are unfamiliar with BIND, you may want to Google some tutorials or buy a book.
Posted by hostultimo, 08-24-2009, 12:37 PM
Thanks redrock. I have been looking for this info everywhere
Posted by MeanServers-Topher, 08-24-2009, 12:45 PM
No problem, they also have a few paid programs out there that will manage all that for you. Can't think of them off the top of my head but I prefer BIND since it's free and once you learn it, it's like second nature.
Posted by Joseph_M, 08-24-2009, 12:52 PM
If you're more comfortable with CPanel, then you can install WHM DNS-Only which makes things a little easier. http://www.cpanel.net/products/cpane...-software.html
Posted by MeanServers-Topher, 08-24-2009, 01:05 PM
Totally spaced this but DirectAdmin has a similar feature but you need DirectAdmin installed on all servers that need the DNS service, I am sure that is the same way the cPanel version works though. Just need to weight the options and choose what will work best for your setup.
Posted by ashishy, 08-25-2009, 07:31 AM
Only a registrar can create nameservers at ICANN's side which manages the root nameserver. There are some registrars who will create a nameserver with the domain name for you for the domains purchased from them.
Posted by chrismfz, 08-25-2009, 10:34 AM
Take a look at dnscluster.eu. If you are only using Bind it will run perfectly. No matter if you are using cPanel in x servers, Plesk in y servers and/or Anything else in z servers...