[KLUG Members] domain DNS help

Peter Buxton members@kalamazoolinux.org
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:42:16 -0400


> I am configuring domain name services on my redhat 7.2 server.  I just set
> up in networksolutions.com my NS.nighthawk-tech.com -> 12.250.249.14.
 I did
> that yesterday (jul-10).
> 
> After the 72 hours refresh time they speak of will changes I make to my
> domain records take effect right away.  In other words will I be able to
> view in web browser www.nighthawk-tech.com.

Yes. DNS record updates can be immediate, but the DNS root server
registries take a few days to propagate. Once they do, however, the
effect, assuming all info is correct, should be immediate.

> Does anyone know of some good docs on setting up domain name services?

Yeah, RGB's upcoming presentation! 2003-08-12.

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