Re: a quick DNS lesson
Configuring Forward Lookup Zone
1. In the DNS Manager right click your server > "New Zone".
2. click on "Primary Zone" > "Next".
3. Type in the name for your domain. That is the domain which will be used on the internet, for example domain.com.
4. Press on "TAB" > Next > Finish.
Now that you have created your "forward lookup zone", you should see 2 Records in your Zone: an NS Record, and an SOA Record.
Add a Host Record to your " Forward Lookup Zone"
Many times when you add a "Host Record, your DNS server automatically adds an "A record" on your DNS server, but, the DNS Manager does not automatically create a "PTR Record" in the "Reverse Zone". The easiest way to create it then is as follows:
1. Right click on the "A record" in your DNS server, and click "Delete Record".
2. Click "Yes", to confirm your selection.
3. Right click on your "forward zone", (Domain.com), and click "New Host".
4. Type "the Host name" on your DNS server (for example www) and the IP address.
5. Mark "Create Associated PTR Record" and then "Add Host".
6. Click "Done".
To check if your "PTR records" works, right click on "Reverse Lookup Zone 1.168.192.in-addr.arpa", and then click "Refresh".
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