Should I add 2nd nameserver IP on server?

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Posted by jolo2, 04-04-2009, 10:34 PM
Hi, My provider just gave 1 IP and to be use as shared IP for every accounts created in the server. I also assigned that IP for my nameserver ns1.domain.com at my registrar. I was instructed also by my provider to use the next IP for the second nameserver which I also created at my registrar and created dns zone at the whm. All of the domains using that two IPs are working but I dont know why when I ping the second dns its not working. from Intodns.com its also showing nameserver 2 as an error.. My question is, do I need to add the second IP on the server/whm? you see when I go to WHM and click Show IP Address Usage I only see the first IP shared to all other domains. Somehow I'm expecting to see the second IP on the screen. Anyone can enlighten me? the server I got should have been a full management but my provider is somehow responding so slow.
Posted by mooseweb, 04-04-2009, 10:53 PM
Are you referring to the fact you have a Reseller account and are wondering whether you need a 2nd IP or not? If that's the case, then yes and no. Do you want to have custom nameservers? If so, then yes you'll need a second IP address on top of the shared. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (Didn't fully read/understand the post) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yes, you need to have at least 2 nameservers for your clients.
Posted by LoganNZ, 04-04-2009, 11:00 PM
Yes you need to setup the 2nd IP within WHM. Then you need to setup the nameserver/DNS entry related to your ns2. nameserver. Mooseweb - He wasn't asking about how many nameservers, he was asking if he needs to add the IP in before the second nameserver will work.
Posted by jolo2, 04-05-2009, 09:10 AM
I added the second IP using WHM and went okay. This box is my first non managed system and learning from it. thank you
Posted by ServerManagement, 04-05-2009, 09:43 AM
You should have both nameservers on separate ips, preferably in different C Classes. Also, you should not host sites on any of the nameserver ips, so in case if they get attacked/nullrouted it would not effect your nameservers.